Editor's note: The "Explore Guangdong along coastline" event was officially launched on October 30, 2023, guided by the Cyberspace Administration of China and hosted by the Cyberspace Administration of the Guangdong Provincial Committee. From October 30 to November 5, more than 100 journalists from central and provincial key media outlets, along with experts, scholars in the field of marine economy, and renowned vloggers, embarked on a journey to explore Guangdong's 14 coastal cities through three routes: East, West, and Central.

As a coastal city in Guangdong with a colossal port, Dongguan was one of the key cities visited during this media tour. Dongguan sun0769 Net and DongguanToday were invited to participate in this event and will be releasing a series of reports to show Guangdong's maritime strength. 

On November 2, the foreign media delegation participating in the "Explore Guangdong Along the Coastline" event arrived in Dongguan, the 15th city in China boasting a GDP of one trillion yuan and a population of ten million. They embarked on a captivating journey into the world of cutting-edge technology, art toys, and the unique "Tanka (疍家)" culture. As one of Guangdong's 14 coastal cities, Dongguan plays a pivotal role at the nexus of the Dongjiang River and the Shiziyang Ocean, with an expansive marine area of 82.57 square kilometers and a coastline stretching over 112.20 kilometers.