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The 429-meter-high Haikou Twin Towers under construction in the Hainan Dayingshan Central Business District, Haikou, will become the tallest building in Hainan Province.
With a total area of 720,000 square meters, the architecture resembles the lotus and Buddha’s hands symbolizing the prayer and the dynamic emergence of Hainan.
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Haikou Twin Towers will become the tallest building in Hainan Province. [Photo by Cui Can/China.org.cn] |
It is more than just a landmark, as the multi-function towers will provide a sustainable way of life with a unique mix of restaurants, shops, offices, hotels and sightseeing spaces throughout the building.
Ju Kaiyong, vice manager of Haikou Twin Towers Project, said the skyscraper will provide living and working space for over 20,000 people and attract at least 3 million tourists per year. This will greatly promote the development of catering services, hotels, shopping and other related industries.
He said Haikou Twin Towers will be the future landmark of Hainan and is a key project for upgrading the global image of Dayingshan CBD and building Hainan into an international tourism island.
read more“We welcome new advice from ICES on the condition of cod stocks in the Irish Sea and the news that they have returned to above the maximum sustainable yield trigger.
“With the news that North Sea cod has received Marine Stewardship Council accreditation, fishermen are to be credited for working hard with reduced catching levels over the past fifteen years to help UK fish stocks to recover.
“Going forward, the UK must work collaboratively with the fishing industry and our European neighbours to deliver the best outcomes for our fish stocks, the wider marine environment and the industry, creating the minimum of disruption to our fishermen.“
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