Ningbo is situated in the northeast of Zhejiang province, People’s Republic of China. Ningbo was known as a trade city on the silk road and as a major port, along with Yangzhou and Guangzhou. As one of China’s oldest cities, the city has witnessed the rise and fall of numerous dynasties. This city has started foreign trade in the 7th century and has since become a major exporter of electrical products, textiles, food, and industrial tools in China today.