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RUSHAN, China, Oct. 12, 2021 /Xinhua=KYODO JBN/--

On October 6, the second China (Rushan) Oyster Industry Summit Forum was held

successfully in Rushan, Shandong. Deriving its name from a nearby hill as well

as thriving by the sea, Rushan is located on the golden south coast of the

Shandong Peninsula. It has 199 km of coastline and 1.7 million mu (1,133 square

km) of usable, top-quality seawater, and is blessed with abundant marine

resources, hence the unique strengths of its marine economy. It is the renowned

home of aquaculture in China.

In recent years, Rushan has seized the opportunity of China's rural

revitalization strategy, focusing on the effective use of its marine resources,

according to the People's Government of Rushan. Rushan has a long history and a

solid foundation in the oyster industry. At the county level, its oyster

production and cultivation area ranks first in China, and is one of the main

oyster producing areas in the country. Known as the home of oysters in China,

Rushan is in the process of establishing a National Demonstration Zone for the

Protection of Geographical Indication Products.

Thanks to its high-quality seawater, Rushan produces oysters that are among the

best in China. The physical and chemical properties of the water in Rushan's

aquaculture areas meet China's first-class water quality standards for

agricultural use. This provides a uniquely favorable environment for oyster

production, thereby contributing to the superior quality of Rushan oysters.

These oysters are known for their considerable size, juicy tender meat and

delicious taste, and they are rich in protein, taurine, glycogen and trace

elements.

Rushan has engaged the services of oyster industry experts from home and abroad

to build R&D platforms for oyster breeding, cultivation, processing and

purification, and to promote the high-quality development of its oyster

industry. Rushan has a variety of cultured oyster species, including Pacific

varieties, such as Haida No. 1, Haida No. 2, Haida No. 3 and Haili (Oyster) No.

1, as well as the Triploid species. It has formed a whole industry chain that

integrates breeding, cultivation, processing, marketing, and cultural tourism.

The industry's output value is close to 10 billion yuan.

Source: The People's Government of Rushan

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   Caption: Rushan's demonstration zone for the integrated development of the oyster

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