The Biography of Quanzhou is a book in the series “Biographies of Silk Road Cities”, a project led by China International Communications Group. Against the backdrop of the Belt and Road Initiative, The Biography of Quanzhou provides a comprehensive account, in both broad brush and fine pen, of the profound history, the splendid culture, the contemporary features, and the spirit of Quanzhou, the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Through the book, the reader can feel the vigor of Quanzhou, a lively city of the ancient world now shining again on the global stage.