The latest Government Work Report, revealed during the two sessions, also stated that key priorities this year include pooling quality resources and concerted efforts to achieve breakthroughs in core technologies in key fields.

In February this year, a total of 12 major business projects kicked off in Tunxi, covering industries including manufacturing, cultural tourism and rural revitalization. Data from local authorities showed that the total investment of these 12 projects hit 5.19 billion yuan ($753.64 million).

In addition, Tunxi is striving to build itself into a city with more international influence by building a meeting room for diplomatic activities and global forums. The local government is also gearing up efforts in leveraging its clean and sound natural environment to build several conference rooms for international businesses.

Huangshan has been holding a series of diplomatic activities, such as the third Foreign Ministers' Meeting among the Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan, which brought together foreign ministers and senior representatives of seven economies — China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

An array of international conferences have also been attracted to the city, such as the International Cultural & Creative Economy Forum and Huangshan Dialogue on UNESCO Sites and Sustainable Development.