Fuzhou New Area, as the 14th state-level new area formed by the People's Republic of China, was inaugurated in September 2015. [1]
It is situated in the coastal region of Fuzhou City, encompassing an initial planned area of 800 square kilometers. This area includes portions of Mawei District, Cangshan District, Changle District, and Fuqing City, comprising a total of 26 townships and streets, with a resident population of 1,555,000 individuals. [2] This marks the 14th state-level new region formed by the People's Republic of China. [3] The State Council's "Reply on Approving the Establishment of Fuzhou New Area," issued in September 2015, articulates that "the development of Fuzhou New Area centers on enhancing cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, pioneers the exploration of new urbanization pathways, fosters urban-rural integration, and endeavors to establish Fuzhou New Area as a significant hub for cross-strait exchanges and cooperation while promoting urban-rural integration." [4] [5]