20 14 Keiichi Morishita, President of the International Natural Medicine Association, released the authoritative release of the survey results of "The Longevity Capital of the World-Nantong, China" in Nantong, Jiangsu, and presented a plaque for Nantong. Nantong has also become the first "World Longevity Capital" named by the International Natural Medicine Association and the World Longevity Town Scientific Certification Committee.
Nantong is a prefecture-level city in the southeast of Jiangsu Province. The researchers found that Nantong, located in the sub-temperate zone, has a mild climate all year round, abundant sunshine and rain, distinct seasons and high accumulated temperature rate. Such regional characteristics are very suitable for crop growth and human habitation. The local people eat both land animals and draught products. Fresh vegetables are constantly available all year round, and the diet structure is reasonable. The elderly live a relatively quiet and warm life, which is greatly conducive to their longevity. In recent years, among the five counties (cities) under Nantong, Rugao, Rudong and Qidong have successively entered the ranks of longevity towns in China, among which Rugao has also won the title of longevity town in the world.