Nantong is hailed as the First City in Modern China. In contemporary China, the time-honored city has enjoyed reputations as the “Home to Textiles, “City of Construction Industry,” “Cradle of Education,” and “Longevity Hotspot,” among others. Since the 18th CPC National Congress, under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, Nantong has been sticking to the development path with local characteristics by pursuing continuous innovation to keep abreast of the times in various fields. With detailed text and rich pictures, this book provides a vivid description of the glorious history of Nantong, the city of sea and river, in its completing the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects.