Shantou officially opened in 186 1 and became one of the earliest port cities in modern China. Shantou Municipal Bureau was established in the winter of 19 19. 192 1 July, the city hall was established and separated from Chenghai. Founded in 1930, it belongs to Guangdong provincial government. Trade has always been relatively developed. In 1930s, the throughput of Shantou Port was second only to Shanghai and Guangzhou, ranking third in China. The degree of commercial prosperity is second only to Shanghai, Tianjin, Dalian, Hankou, Jiaozhou and Guangzhou, ranking seventh in the country. Eight countries including the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, the Netherlands and Belgium have set up consulates in Shantou. From the Revolution of 1911 to the Eastern Expedition, the Northern Expedition and the Eighth National Congress? 6? 1 1 "Nanchang Uprising left a historical mark in Shantou. After liberation, Shantou Municipal People's Government was established on March 5, 1950. 198 1 year, with the approval of the State Council, a special economic zone was set up in Longhu. 1983 65438+On February 22nd, the system of city governing county was implemented and Shantou area was abolished. The original area belonged to 8 counties, and 1 city was merged into Shantou City.