Kite surfers from across the globe gather in east China's coast
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The 2019 World Kite Foil Series is being held in east China's Shandong Province. Running from September 5 to 9, the event has gathered over 70 contestants from more than 20 countries. Kite surfing is a unique sport that offers people the experience of surfing on the sea surface and gliding in the air. There are few places that have suitable weather conditions for kite surfing, with Shandong's coastal area being one of them.