Xinhua Silk Road: Ningbo and China's shift from making things to making them smarter Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation BEIJING, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Along China's eastern seaboard, the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang Province is barely ever quiet. Ships come and go around the clock, and inland, factory floors maintain a similar rhythm. This combination helps explain Ningbo's prominent role in China's industrial landscape. It is not just a major port, but also one of the country's most import ...