Yantai acclaimed national model city of social development

A photo taken in May 2017 shows the modern skyline of Yantai, East China's Shandong province. [Photo/Bruce Connolly]

The assessment was made by the Central Supervisory Committee of Spiritual Civilization through a strict process of self-recommendation, recommendation by provincial governments, review by ministries, and public feedback.

In 2005, Yantai was among the first batch of national model cities. In 2009, the city retained the honorary title. In 2015, the city became the only city in Shandong to be included in the list.

A photo taken in May 2017 shows the coastline of Yantaishan in Yantai, East China's Shandong province. [Photo by Bruce Connolly/China Daily]