Core Viewpoint - Jilin Hunchun is leveraging its geographical advantages and seafood deep processing industry to develop a "marine economy," attracting tourists and boosting local businesses [1][21]. Group 1: Seafood Industry Development - Hunchun's seafood street features nearly 30 seafood shops, drawing significant tourist traffic, with business owner Gao Peng planning to expand his shop from 700 to 1,000 square meters due to increasing demand [3][5]. - The seafood wholesale business has seen growth since Hunchun was designated as a port for importing fresh seafood, with a variety of seafood now available for distribution to more cities [5][21]. - The seafood street experiences high foot traffic, with some days seeing sales exceeding 300,000 yuan and attracting nearly 1,000 visitors [7][21]. Group 2: Logistics and Transportation - Hunchun serves as a hub for seafood transportation, with seafood from Russia reaching Chinese consumers within 20 hours via efficient logistics [8][10]. - The port handles over 100 tons of seafood daily, accounting for a quarter of all imported goods, thanks to optimized customs processes [12][20]. - New technologies in transportation have improved the survival rate of seafood during transit, addressing previous challenges related to oxygen supply and water quality [14][18]. Group 3: Economic Transformation - Hunchun is transitioning from a border trade hub to a "seafood capital," with a focus on marine biological manufacturing and cross-border e-commerce [21][25]. - The local marine economy is projected to generate 8 billion yuan in processing output by 2024, creating 12,000 jobs [25][31]. - The city is planning to build a Northeast Asia Digital Trade Port to integrate marine and digital economies, aiming for a GDP exceeding 30 billion yuan [31].