Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province of China, is a city with a history of almost 2,500 year, tracing back to the Warring States Period of the earlier Chinese history. The name of Nanjing in Chinese language refers to "Southern Capital" in comparison with "Northern Capital" of Beijing, China's current national capital. The city has served as the capital of China for six Chinese dynasties and for the Republic of China and is listed as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals amid Chinese cities. Situated in the downstream of Yangtze River Drainage Basin and Yangtze River Delta economic zone, Nanjing has always been a national center of commerce, education, research, transportation and tourist in the East China region, preceded only by Shanghai.

Nanjing, with a population of around 6.5 millions and a total area of 6,509 km2, is 300 km from Shanghai and 1200 km from Beijing. The Yangtze River flows past the west side of Nanjing City Proper, while the Ningzheng Ridge surrounds the north, east and south sides of the city. The flower emblematic of the city is Asian plum or "mei hua" and the city tree is deodar cedar.

Nanjing has a temperate climate, and is under the influence of East Asia Monsoon. Seasons are distinct in Nanjing, with usually hot summers and plenty of precipitation throughout the year. The average annual temperature is 15.7°C with the highest recorded temperature being 43°C in 1934 and the lowest -16.9°C in 1955.

With its richness in culture and heritage, Nanjing is constantly evolving and now offers an open environment to all visitors and investors around the world.