On April 10, 2017 local time, China Merchants Group President Li Xiaopeng visited Shantou and met with Chen Liangxian, Secretary of Shantou Municipal CPC Committee, and Liu Xiaotao, Mayor of Shantou Municipality. CMG Executive Vice President Hu Jianhua kept company Li's visit.

Delegation exchanged development insights with Shantou government authorities. Li hoped there can be breakthroughs in three fields, namely port development, industry and city blocks construction, as well as financial service. After the communications, Li's delegation and government authorities witnessed the signature ceremony about China Merchants Port.