🇨🇳 Shihezi, China

Shihezi is a city located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. It has a population of approximately 600,000 people. Although not directly on the coast, Shihezi is of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies due to its proximity to the Lianyungang Port, which is one of the major ports in China. The city also has shipyards and factories producing ship parts, making it a hub for maritime activities in the region.