Three kinds of seafood produced in Zhoushan, an island city in East China's Zhejiang province, obtains protection from the European Union (EU). [Photo/WeChat account: sstour]

Three kinds of seafood produced in Zhoushan, an island city in East China's Zhejiang province, have recently obtained protection from the European Union (EU), local media reported on Sept 22.

The EU and China signed a landmark agreement on geographical indications (GI) on Sept 14 to recognize each other's protected regional products. The agreement protects the trademarks of 200 GIs in China and the EU.

GI is a label used for products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are closely connected to their place of origin.

The three kinds of Zhoushan-grown seafood are Shengsi mussel, Shengsi blue crab and Shengsi hairtail, all of which are produced in Shengsi island county.

Shengsi's abundant food, fertile water, and suitable water temperatures offer a great environment for mussels, which are known for their plump meat, delicious taste, and high nutritional content.

Shengsi blue crabs boast tender meat rich in protein, fat, and minerals. They are not only popular among Chinese seafood lovers, but in other countries as well, making them an important export for China.

Shengsi hairtails are also popular in foreign countries due to their tender meat and high nutritional content. Their most distinctive feature is their black eyes, easily removable scales, and small bones.

Shengsi-produced sea food is quite popular not only among Chinese people, but also among seafood lovers from other countries. [Photo/WeChat account: sstour]