Rui'an
People's Republic of China · Asia
About Rui'an
Rui'an is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Wenzhou prefecture, Zhejiang province, China. It has a population of 1,125,000 people and covers a land area of 1,271 km2 (491 sq mi), 3,037 km2 (1,173 sq mi) when including water area. Natives of the city speak the Rui'an dialect of Wu Chinese.
As one of the trial counties and cities for comprehensive economic reforms, Rui'an was recognized as the fourteenth development zone by the State Council in 1987, and was subsequently listed as one of the first counties to be opened for foreign direct investment in 1988.
Rui'an is also one of the top 100 cities for economic growth in China with a burgeoning tourist industry. As of today, there are 49 towns and villages under the administration of Rui'an.
Rui'an, also known as Meitou, has a history that goes back to about 2000 BC, when it became known for its machine production. The historic city began its trade and commerce in and given its current name in 675 AD.
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