In order to further promote the upgrading of Zhangjiagang's fishery economy, and strengthen the scientific and technological support for the integrated development of Zhangjiagang's primary, secondary and tertiary industries, on July 15, FFRC and Zhangjiagang Agriculture and Rural Bureau signed a strategic framework cooperation agreement. Xu Pao, director of FFRC, and Xu Jiang, director of Zhangjiagang Agriculture and Rural Bureau, signed the contract on behalf of both sides.

Before signing the contract, Director Xu Pao and his entourage investigated the fishery development of Shuangshan Island in Zhangjiagang City, and talked with the heads of Zhangjiagang Agriculture and Rural Bureau, Shuangshan Xiangshan Tourism Resort Management Committee and other departments. The two sides had in-depth exchange on deepening scientific and technological cooperation and carrying outvariety, quality and brand construction.

Zhang Maoyou, Director of Suzhou Aquatic Technology Extension Station, Zhu Xinhua, Deputy Director of Zhangjiagang Agriculture and Rural Bureau, Qin Jie, Director of Municipal Aquatic Technology Extension Station, Zhang Yuhong, Director ofShuangshan Xiangshan Tourist ResortManagement Committee, Duan Jinrong, Director of the Technology Transfer Division of FFRC, Wen Haibo, Deputy Director of the Dept. of Aquaculture of FFRC, etc. participated in the research activities and signing ceremony.

（Translated by WANG Yun）