Jimei, Xiamen
Jimei 24°38′31″N 118°05′51″E / 24.64194°N 118.09750°E / 24.64194; 118.09750 | |
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Country | China |
Province | Fujian |
Sub-provincial city | Xiamen |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Jimei (simplified Chinese: 集美区; traditional Chinese: 集美區; pinyin: Jíměi Qūⓘ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chi̍p-bí-khu) is one of six districts of Xiamen, Fujian, China. Founded in 1992, with an area of 270 square kilometres (100 sq mi), in 2003 it gained some territory in a reorganisation of district governments.
The total local resident population is 280,000.[1] Jimei District has a rich history and vibrant culture. It hosts modern facilities such as universities, a culture center, cinema, stadium, library and culture square.
Administration
Street Committee (街道, jiedao)
- Jimei (Chi-mei)
- Xinglin
- Qiaoying
Town (镇, zhen)
- Xinglin
- Guankou
- Houxi
Transportation
Xiamen Bridge and the 2008 Jimei Bridge connect Jimei to Xiamen island. The former was for long the only mainland gateway to the Xiamen Special Economic Zone.[2] City's new main Xiamen North Railway Station placed there. Line 1 of the Xiamen Metro connects Jimei with Xiamen Island since 2017.
Education
Jimei is the educational hub of Xiamen with over 90 years of history. The famous overseas Chinese, Chen Jiageng, established the Jimei Educational Institution. This is a complete educational system which consists of kindergarten, primary school, middle school to high school. He was also influential in the establishment of universities such as Jimei University and Huaqiao University.[3]
Economy
Jimei, now together with the built-up core of the former Xinglin district, is one of the districts in the Xiamen municipal region targeted at Taiwanese investments. In the last ten years, economic activity has grown substantially in Jimei. It is a hub for services, basic and manufacturing industries. Jimei District attracted 610 foreign investment projects with value of US$2.693 billion. The total GDP of the district reached 8.335 billion yuan.
It now has the north industrial area, Xingbie industrial area, Guangnan industrial area, Central Asia industrial area and Xingna Industrial area.[1]
Jimei Foreign Investment Bureau
Jimei Foreign Investment Bureau is located in the north of Jimei and is on the west side of Fuxia Road. The zone was approved to be established in December 1992 by the State Council. The current developed zone is 6.85 km2. The zone is located in the Jimei, Xiamen. The main industries encouraged are electronics, metallurgy and garment. The zone is 9 km away from the Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and 4.5 km away from the 319 National Highway.[4]
Xinglin Taiwan Merchants Development Zone
Xinglin Taiwan Merchants Development Zone was approved to be established on 20 May 1989 by the State Council. The planned area is 19.36 square kilometres (7.47 sq mi) and the current area is 12.5 square kilometres (4.8 sq mi). The zone is located in the district. The main industries encouraged in the zone are chemistry, machinery, textile and electronics. The zone is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) away from the Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) away from the 319 National Highway.[5]
References
- ^ a b Xiamen Jimei
- ^ (in Chinese) Profile of Jimei District Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Xiamen Municipal Government, P.R.China Archived 2007-10-30 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ RightSite.asia | Jimei Foreign Investment Bureau
- ^ RightSite.asia | Xinglin Taiwan Merchants Development Zone
External links
- http://www.jimei.gov.cn/ Jimei Government Website (Chinese)
- http://www.xm.gov.cn/ Xiamen Government Website
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- Xiamen University
- Huaqiao University
- Jimei University
- Xiamen Academy of Arts and Design, Fuzhou University
- Chinese Language and Culture College of Huaqiao University
- Xiamen University of Technology
- Xiamen Medical College
- Xiamen University Tan Kah Kee College
- Jimei University Chengyi College
- Xiamen Institute of Technology
- Xiamen Huaxia College
- Xiamen Nanyang College
- Xiamen Shuangshi High School
- Xiamen No.1 Middle School
- Xiamen Foreign Language School
- Xiamen International School
- Manila Xiamen International School
- Achieve Xiamen International School
and tourism
- SM City Xiamen
- SM Lifestyle Center
- South Putuo Temple
- Gulangyu Island
- Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
- China International Fair for Investment and Trade
- Straits Forum
and sports
- Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport
- XiamenAir
- Port of Xiamen
- Xiamen Railway Station
- Xiamen North Railway Station
- Xiamen East Railway Station
- AMTR (Xiamen Metro, Xiamen BRT)
- Gaoji Causeway
- Xiamen Bridge
- Haicang Bridge
- Jimei Bridge
- Xinglin Bridge
- Xiang'an Tunnel
- Haicang Tunnel
- Xiang'an Bridge
- Xiamen–Kinmen Bridge
- Tong'an Tunnel