A conference aimed at exploring the origins of the regional civilization of East China's Jiangsu province was held on Aug 22 in Xinghua city – administered by Taizhou city, in the region.

The brand value of the hairy crab in Xinghua city was recently estimated to be 31.35 billion yuan ($4.32 billion), ranking it first in a brand value list of its kind.

Statistics showed that Xinghua city achieved remarkable results in promoting the city's high-quality development in the first half of this year.

The Green and Health Food Industry Alliance in Xinghua city – administered by Taizhou in East China's Jiangsu province – recently held diverse activities designed to boost investment and business.

The much-anticipated Lixia River Music Festival will be held on successive weekends starting on July 28 and through to Aug 20 at the Lixia River National Wetland Park in Xinghua city.

Words, ideas and insights were flying about as the first Lixia River Literature Research and Study Camp opened in Xinghua city on July 14.

Xie Shanbiao, is regarded as one of the "most beautiful grassroots graduates" in the province as he has created paintings of farming landscapes.

Final preparations are underway for the much-anticipated 2023 Xinghua Beer and Lobster Festival, which will kick off in the Wujindang tourist resort in Xinghua city – on July 18.