China is one of the world's most important economic centers. It borders the Pacific Ocean, and therefore has many port cities which provide outlets for trade with the rest of the world via water. The largest and most important port cities in China which handle most of the trade are Shanghai, Chongqing, Dalian, Hong Kong, Macau, and Qingdao. With a very long coastline, China has many more port
. cities, and with China's rapid growth, more cities are playing an increased role in world trade. You can find more information and links to maps of China's port cities at: http://resources.alibaba.com/article/164/China_s_container_ports_an_overview.htm
