Taizhou has made rural vitalization a central pillar of its development agenda over the past five years, reshaping agriculture, upgrading villages, and steadily raising farmers' incomes.

The Sanshengwan Stone Museum in Hailing district, Taizhou, Jiangsu province, has become a quiet cultural landmark for collectors and curious visitors alike.

Taizhou has solidified its position as a key player in the global shipbuilding industry, achieving record-breaking production and developing a highly competitive industrial ecosystem.

Taizhou has taken a people-centered approach and used an innovative governance model to strengthen public safety and the rule of law over the past five years, benefiting residents and businesses alike.

Taizhou was recently named one of China's Happiest Cities for 2025, marking the sixth time the city has made the list, as sustained investment in jobs, social security and public services continues to improve quality of life.

Taizhou has made notable progress in becoming a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city over the past five years.

The 2025 Happy Cities Forum was held in Chengdu, Sichuan province on Dec 9, with the 2025 Happiest Cities rankings announced.

As part of the 2025 Happy Cities Forum on Dec 9, the Happy Cities Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition was held at the Chengdu Airport International Conference Center.