Hanjiang River winds through the city of Ankang, NW China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

Located in northwest China, Ankang has made efforts in green development and eco-friendly industries.

ANKANG, Aug. 12, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Ankang, a city in southern Shaanxi Province of northwest China, has been focusing on green development and seen rapid growth of eco-friendly industries in recent years.

The city has also established some labor-intensive industries fabricating items as textile and toys, as a way to create jobs for low-income residents. Both the city and the residents have benefited from the moves.

Selenium-rich agricultural park at Zhongcheng Village, Hanbin District of Ankang City, NW China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

Hongfu tea plantation at Gaofeng Village of Pingli County, Ankang City, NW China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

Mulberry field in Mamiao Village, Zhongyuan Town of Ankang City, NW China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

People take a walk at a park in Ankang City, NW China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)

A worker operates at a silk company in Shiquan County, Ankang City, NW China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Shao Rui)