Qingdao on track to becoming global marine leader
3 years, 9 months ago

Qingdao on track to becoming global marine leader

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Zhao Haozhi, mayor of Qingdao city, Shandong province and also a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress. Qingdao, Shandong province, aims to become a global maritime hub, the city's mayor, Zhao Haozhi, said during the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing. At the same time, we are pushing forward major projects such as supercomputing facilities, marine pharmaceuticals and Transparent Ocean, a project supporting accurate predictions of the marine environment in light of climate change," Zhao said, expressing hope that the city would become a hub for marine science and technology innovation. "Great efforts will be made to boost rail-sea transit services and the shipping industry, making the city a gateway to the Yellow River Basin, which is expected to boost economic development and trade between China's eastern and the western regions by connecting land and river areas," Zhao said.

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Qingdao to become marine sci-tech innovation center
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Qingdao to become marine sci-tech innovation center

China Daily  

Leveraging abundant resources and a solid industrial foundation, Qingdao, a coastal city of East China's Shandong province, is poised to build an internationally influential marine sci-tech innovation center over three years. "The action plan emphasizes new technologies, new business forms, and new models," said Meng Qingsheng, director of the Qingdao marine development bureau. Li Tianchuan, director of the Qingdao bureau …

Tech focus to boost marine sector
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tech focus to boost marine sector

China Daily  

The coastal city Qingdao is building a highland for the modern marine economy based on its sci-tech innovation and solid industrial foundation, local officials said. Referred to as Haichuang Plan 2.0, it supports the construction of a modernized marine industry system that is intelligent, green, open and secure, helping Qingdao to lead China's marine technology self-reliance. Li Tianchuan, director of …

Tech focus to boost marine sector
4 weeks ago

Tech focus to boost marine sector

China Daily  

The coastal city Qingdao is building a highland for the modern marine economy based on its sci-tech innovation and solid industrial foundation, local officials said. Referred to as Haichuang Plan 2.0, it supports the construction of a modernized marine industry system that is intelligent, green, open and secure, helping Qingdao to lead China's marine technology self-reliance. Li Tianchuan, director of …

Sailing city of Qingdao welcomes grand sports event
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sailing city of Qingdao welcomes grand sports event

China Daily  

The 16th Qingdao International Sailing Week and the Qingdao International Marine Festival kicked off in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province on Sept 7. Representatives from more than 10 international associations and cities, including the World Sailing Federation, and the Polish Sailing Association, as well as representatives from the South Africa's Western Cape province, the city government of Kiel …

Vibrant Qingdao: A hub of sailing, oceanic energy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vibrant Qingdao: A hub of sailing, oceanic energy

China Daily  

The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center stands as a premier hub for sailing enthusiasts. The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, located at Fushan Bay in the vibrant coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong, stands as a premier hub for maritime sports aficionados. Being in the first batch of national demonstration bases for sports tourism, Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is a focal point for …

Vibrant Qingdao: A hub of sailing, oceanic energy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vibrant Qingdao: A hub of sailing, oceanic energy

China Daily  

The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center stands as a premier hub for sailing enthusiasts. The Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, located at Fushan Bay in the vibrant coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong, stands as a premier hub for maritime sports aficionados. Being in the first batch of national demonstration bases for sports tourism, Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is a focal point for …

Marine tourism booms in Qingdao
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Marine tourism booms in Qingdao

China Daily  

The coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong province witnesses a boom in marine tourism. Qingdao's marine tourism has hit a major milestone, with annual visitor numbers surpassing one million, 147 days ahead of last year's pace. In June, Qingdao Marine Tourism Development Co Ltd launched joint operations at the Qingdao Bay Zhanqiao Pier, breaking through the barriers imposed by the …

Qingdao boosts innovation in marine tech
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao boosts innovation in marine tech

China Daily  

Qingdao launches a course of action to accelerate the innovation of marine technology. Qingdao has launched a course of action to accelerate the innovation of marine technology, expanding its international influence as a rising center for global communication in marine industries in Shandong province. This action plan attaches importance to eight specific industries based on the city's advantages, including abundant …

Qingdao Port climbs higher in latest global evaluation report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao Port climbs higher in latest global evaluation report

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Qingdao Port, a subsidiary of Shandong Port Group, ranked fourth in the world according to an evaluation report on world-class ports. This report, jointly published by the China Economic Information Service and the China Waterborne Transport Research Institute, highlights Qingdao Port's rise in the global rankings over the past two years. The report indentified 34 world-class ports including Port of …

Qingdao's Olympic sailing, marine center advances culture, tourism integration
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao's Olympic sailing, marine center advances culture, tourism integration

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As a major attraction in Qingdao, the Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area is rich in cultural and natural resources. The Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area, a major attraction in Qingdao, is rich in cultural and natural resources. Since hosting the sailing events of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the area has captured global attention thanks …

Ocean University of China empowers Qingdao's marine development
6 months, 1 week ago

Ocean University of China empowers Qingdao's marine development

China Daily  

Qingdao in Shandong province is uniquely suited to developing marine industries. The Second Qingdao Ocean and Development Conference was held in Qingdao on June 12, gathering over 500 people to discuss the future of Qingdao's marine development. The conference's aim was to gather high-quality resources from government, industry, academia, and research sectors, and deepen cooperation between Ocean University of China, …

Qingdao Port
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao Port

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A view of SPG's Qingdao Port. SPG Qingdao Port Group has five port areas, including Dagang Port Area, Huangdao Oil Port Area, Qianwan Port Area, Dongjiakou Port Area, and Weihai Port. Dagang Port Area Huangdao Oil Port Area Qianwan Port Area Dongjiakou Port Area Weihai Port SPG Qingdao Port Group is located at the junction of land and sea routes …

Qingdao welcomes host of new projects
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Qingdao welcomes host of new projects

China Daily  

Agreements for a total of 22 projects are signed at a ceremony held in Qingdao, Shandong on March 20. Huo Gaoyuan, Party secretary and chairman of Shandong Port Group, stated that in the five years since the establishment of SPG, the group has steadfastly rooted itself in Qingdao, establishing new emerging business formats in finance, trade, shipping, cruise, and cultural …

Qingdao becoming global hub for ocean engineering equipment industry
9 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao becoming global hub for ocean engineering equipment industry

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The Haixiwan Bay Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Industrial Base in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province. The Haixiwan Bay Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Industrial Base in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, has witnessed a number of flagship products, such as Guoxin 1, the world's first 100,000-ton intelligent fishery large-scale aquaculture vessel. The base, which is one of three major shipbuilding bases …

'New quality productive forces' key to Qingdao's growth
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'New quality productive forces' key to Qingdao's growth

China Daily  

The busy Qingdao Port in Shandong province. Qingdao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, will focus on cultivating and developing new quality productive forces, strategically managing the ocean and deepening reform and opening up. "new quality productive forces" will play a pivotal role in the nation's pursuit of high-quality development and should be positioned as a key mission …

'New productive forces' key to Qingdao's growth
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'New productive forces' key to Qingdao's growth

China Daily  

The busy Qingdao Port in Shandong province. Qingdao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, will focus on cultivating and developing new productive forces, strategically managing the ocean and deepening reform and opening up. "New productive forces" will play a pivotal role in the nation's pursuit of high-quality development and should be positioned as a key mission by major …

Qingdao adds another national 5A scenic spot
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao adds another national 5A scenic spot

China Daily  

The Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area, covering an area of 5.25 square kilometers, is a landmark scenic spot in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province. The successful approval of the Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area as a 5A-level attraction is a milestone in the planning and development of the city's tourism industry. Located …

Continuous opening-up boosts Qingdao's high-quality development
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Continuous opening-up boosts Qingdao's high-quality development

China Daily  

Qingdao is continuously expanding its openness. Over the past several decades, Qingdao has been beefing up efforts to advance its "sea-land-air-rail" four-port linkage, developing an international logistics corridor serving the local area and the Yellow River and linking Europe and Asia, thus laying a solid foundation for economic openness and personnel exchanges. Qingdao has also strengthened shipping routes to countries …

Qingdao promotes sailing sports
11 months ago

Qingdao promotes sailing sports

China Daily  

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province is hailed as China's sailing city. The summary meeting of the year's sailing exchange visiting delegations was held in the coastal city of Qingdao, East China's Shandong province on Jan 19. Additionally, each delegation actively promoted Qingdao's "City of Sailing" brand and the development of sailing sports in Qingdao, allowing young people from around …

Qingdao cradle for tech innovation centers
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao cradle for tech innovation centers

China Daily  

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province. The new centers are the Shandong Province Deep Oil and Gas Measurement and Control Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Province Air Regulation Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Province Ship Power Technology Innovation Center, and Shandong Province Deep and Remote Sea Aquaculture Vessel Technology Innovation Center. Dedicated to exploring and developing deep and ultra-deep oil and gas …

Qingdao marine-themed educational tourism booms
1 year ago

Qingdao marine-themed educational tourism booms

China Daily  

Qingdao, a coastal city in China's eastern Shandong province, is set to become a leading destination for marine-themed educational tours. Qingdao, a coastal city in China's eastern Shandong province, was the city with the most educational innovation projects in the province this year, according to a list released by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism on Dec 18. …

Qingdao named top international shipping hub in Northeast Asia
1 year ago

Qingdao named top international shipping hub in Northeast Asia

China Daily  

Qingdao Port in East China's Shandong province. Qingdao Port, which has 223 international shipping routes, has been ranked first in Northeast Asia in terms of international shipping competitiveness, officials announced at a news conference hosted by the Information Office of the Qingdao Municipal Government in Shandong province on Nov 20. Officials added that Qingdao will accelerate its transformation into an …

Qingdao named top international shipping hub in Northeast Asia
1 year ago

Qingdao named top international shipping hub in Northeast Asia

China Daily  

Qingdao Port in East China's Shandong province. Qingdao Port, which has 223 international shipping routes, has been ranked first in Northeast Asia in terms of international shipping competitiveness, officials announced at a news conference hosted by the Information Office of the Qingdao Municipal Government in Shandong province on Nov 20. Officials added that Qingdao will accelerate its transformation into an …

Qingdao Intl Cruise Festival opens
1 year, 3 months ago

Qingdao Intl Cruise Festival opens

China Daily  

The 2023 Qingdao International Cruise Festival opened on Sept 16 on Taidong Pedestrian Street in the city's Shibei district, marking the beginning of a month-long celebration themed around cruises and allowing citizens and visitors to immerse themselves in the charm of cruise culture. The 2023 Qingdao International Cruise Festival opens on Sept 16 in the city's Shibei district. Highlighting cruise …

Qingdao strives to promote growth of marine economy
1 year, 3 months ago

Qingdao strives to promote growth of marine economy

China Daily  

Qingdao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province. Qingdao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, held a meeting regarding marine projects on Sept 6. The eight projects presented at the meeting are worth more than 1 billion yuan in investments and cover a wide range of industries, including shipbuilding, marine equipment manufacturing and marine drugs and bioproducts. …

Construction of national marine sci-tech market begins in Qingdao
1 year, 3 months ago

Construction of national marine sci-tech market begins in Qingdao

China Daily  

The national marine science and technology grand market and the Shandong peninsula technology transfer service platform started construction on Sept 5 in the Qingdao National High-tech Industrial Development Zone. As an important State-approved national coastal center city, a key node city along the New Eurasian Continental Bridge Economic Corridor, and a strategic maritime cooperation hub, Qingdao places great emphasis on …

Qingdao draws tourists from across country
1 year, 3 months ago

Qingdao draws tourists from across country

China Daily  

An international sailing week and marine festival are attracting visitors to Qingdao, Shandong province. WANG HAIBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY In mid-August, Qingdao, Shandong province, experienced an influx of tourists from across the country, all eager to revel in its coastal allure. Qingdao's coastal charm has long been a magnet for tourists, drawing them to its shores for an experience that blends …

Qingdao polishes sailing capital brand
1 year, 3 months ago

Qingdao polishes sailing capital brand

China Daily  

Two heavyweight core events of the 15th Qingdao International Sailing Week and the Qingdao International Marine Festival, the 2023 ASAF Cup Qingdao International Regatta and the China Sailing City Super League, recently completed all their races and came to a successful end. More than 100 international and domestic high-level athletes from 18 teams from Pakistan and Japan, as well as …

Qingdao FTZ to further promote marine economy
1 year, 4 months ago

Qingdao FTZ to further promote marine economy

China Daily  

The Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone has been making continuous efforts to promote the development of the marine economy. In collaboration with Shandong Port Group, Qingdao FTZ is building the Shandong Port Ship Transaction Center to integrate high-end shipping industrial elements. In addition to transactions, the center will also continue to improve ship financing, brokerage, insurance, …

Cross-Strait youth visit Qingdao
1 year, 4 months ago

Cross-Strait youth visit Qingdao

China Daily  

More than 20 young bloggers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as well as teachers and students from Chinese Culture University, visited Qingdao's West Coast New Area and Chengyang district from July 31 to Aug 1, to explore the city's vibrant economy, picturesque landscapes, and unique cultural and tourism resources. At the fully automated container terminal of Qingdao Port, …

Qingdao Port ranks among other world-class ports
1 year, 4 months ago

Qingdao Port ranks among other world-class ports

China Daily  

The 2023 World-class Ports Evaluation Indicators list was released during the 7th Maritime Silk Road Port International Cooperation Platform, which took place in Ningbo city on July 18. Qingdao Port serves as a multidirectional connection hub for China, a shipping outlet for the Yellow River basin, as well as a significant transit and storage base for bulk commodities like crude …

Qingdao Port ranks among other world-class ports
1 year, 4 months ago

Qingdao Port ranks among other world-class ports

China Daily  

The 2023 World-class Ports Evaluation Indicators list was released during the 7th Maritime Silk Road Port International Cooperation Platform, which took place in Ningbo city on July 18. Qingdao Port serves as a multidirectional connection hub for China, a shipping outlet for the Yellow River basin, as well as a significant transit and storage base for bulk commodities like crude …

Qingdao Port ranks among other world-class ports
1 year, 5 months ago

Qingdao Port ranks among other world-class ports

China Daily  

The 2023 World-class Ports Evaluation Indicators list was released during the 7th Maritime Silk Road Port International Cooperation Platform, which took place in Ningbo city on July 18. Qingdao Port serves as a multidirectional connection hub for China, a shipping outlet for the Yellow River basin, as well as a significant transit and storage base for bulk commodities like crude …

Qingdao Port ranks among other world-class ports
1 year, 5 months ago

Qingdao Port ranks among other world-class ports

China Daily  

The 2023 World-class Ports Evaluation Indicators list was released during the 7th Maritime Silk Road Port International Cooperation Platform, which took place in Ningbo city on July 18. Qingdao Port serves as a multidirectional connection hub for China, a shipping outlet for the Yellow River basin, as well as a significant transit and storage base for bulk commodities like crude …

Qingdao Port ranks among other world-class ports
1 year, 5 months ago

Qingdao Port ranks among other world-class ports

China Daily  

The 2023 World-class Ports Evaluation Indicators list was released during the 7th Maritime Silk Road Port International Cooperation Platform, which took place in Ningbo city on July 18. Qingdao Port serves as a multidirectional connection hub for China, a shipping outlet for the Yellow River basin, as well as a significant transit and storage base for bulk commodities like crude …

Qingdao boasts prosperous marine economy
1 year, 6 months ago

Qingdao boasts prosperous marine economy

China Daily  

Qingdao's gross marine product grew 7.5 percent year-on-year to 501.44 billion yuan in 2022, which accounted for 33.6 percent of the city's GDP, 30.8 percent of the province's, and 5.3 percent of the national gross marine product. The city is home to about 30 first-class marine scientific research institutions, accounting for more than 40 percent of China's total. In 2022, …

Sailors challenge waves in Qingdao
1 year, 7 months ago

Sailors challenge waves in Qingdao

China Daily  

The City Clubs Open Regatta International 2023 was held in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province from April 27 to May 1. The city has been a host port for many international sailing events, including the Clipper Round the World Race, Volvo Ocean Race, Extreme Sailing Series and ISAF Sailing World Cup. It has also organized its own …

Qingdao a tourist hit for nature, fashion and modern charms
1 year, 9 months ago

Qingdao a tourist hit for nature, fashion and modern charms

China Daily  

Qingdao, Shandong province A renowned tourist spot in China, the coastal city Qingdao in Shandong province is an ideal destination with natural landscapes, such as mountains, trees, as well as blue sea, coupled with its unique fusion of historical and modern charms. The 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference, which will kick off in Qingdao from March 26 to 27, will …

Qingdao to host Shandong Tourism Development Conference
1 year, 9 months ago

Qingdao to host Shandong Tourism Development Conference

China Daily  

Qingdao is gearing up to host the 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference from March 26 to 27 as part of its ambitious plan to boost its tourism quality. One major initiative is the integration of major coastal tourist terminals, which will help expand sea tourism routes and accelerate the development of key islands. To encourage tourism, 12 State-owned A-level tourist …

Qingdao bolsters marine economy
1 year, 9 months ago

Qingdao bolsters marine economy

China Daily  

Uploaded containers are seen at Qingdao Port in Shandong province on Jan 9, 2023. The eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province is striving to promote the high-quality development of its marine economy and accelerate the construction of a leading modern marine hub, said local officials at a news conference held on March 9. According to preliminary statistics, the gross …

Qingdao cultivates leading marine economy
2 years, 2 months ago

Qingdao cultivates leading marine economy

China Daily  

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province is striving to build a modern marine economy. Qingdao boasts rich marine resources and a solid industrial foundation for marine economy development. In 2021, the gross marine product of Qingdao reached 468.48 billion yuan, up 17.1 percent year-on-year, accounting for more than 30 percent of the city's GDP. The city is home to nearly …

Intl sailing week, marine festival to open in Qingdao
2 years, 4 months ago

Intl sailing week, marine festival to open in Qingdao

China Daily  

The 14th Qingdao International Sailing Week and Qingdao International Marine Festival will be held from Aug 5 to 14 at the Olympic Sailing Center in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province. The Olympic Sailing Center in Qingdao, Shandong province According to the event's organizing committee, nearly 50 activities will be held, covering sailing competitions, sports promotions, cultural exchanges …

Nation reels in leading role via floating fish farm
2 years, 6 months ago

Nation reels in leading role via floating fish farm

China Daily  

An aerial view of the Tangdaowan Bay in Qingdao's West Coast New Area, Shandong province. Rising tide of marine businesses includes aquaculture, pharmacology The world's first 100,000-metric-ton, smart fish-farming ship was delivered on May 20 in Qingdao, Shandong province, marking the latest innovation for China's aquaculture technology. Qingdao's West Coast New Area, a national-level new area approved by the central …

Nation reels in leading role via floating fish farm
2 years, 6 months ago

Nation reels in leading role via floating fish farm

China Daily  

An aerial view of the Tangdaowan Bay in Qingdao's West Coast New Area, Shandong province. Rising tide of marine businesses includes aquaculture, pharmacology The world's first 100,000-metric-ton, smart fish-farming ship was delivered on May 20 in Qingdao, Shandong province, marking the latest innovation for China's aquaculture technology. Qingdao's West Coast New Area, a national-level new area approved by the central …

Qingdao prepares to take role as key metropolis
2 years, 8 months ago

Qingdao prepares to take role as key metropolis

China Daily  

Coastal city in Shandong province to leverage maritime resources and further opening-up Qingdao will endeavor to develop itself into a modern international metropolis with a competitive maritime sector and a livable environment in the next five years, according to a report presented at a recent conference in the city. Qingdao will strive to make breakthroughs in its comprehensive strength, international …

Qingdao ramps up innovation in marine industry
2 years, 8 months ago

Qingdao ramps up innovation in marine industry

China Daily  

Employees ready salmon harvested from the Shenlan 1 deep-sea fish farming facility for sale in Qingdao, Shandong province, in June. The city's advantages in the marine industry could turn into economic profitability and research prowess, with continuous improvement among worldwide marine hubs in the future, Lu said. Qi Yongzhan, vice-director of the marine development bureau, said major tasks and projects …

Qingdao boasts prosperous marine economy
2 years, 8 months ago

Qingdao boasts prosperous marine economy

China Daily  

The eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province will continue to promote the high-quality development of the marine economy and contribute to the country's efforts in building a marine powerhouse. The Qingdao Municipal Marine Development Bureau recently released guidelines to build Qingdao into a leading modern ocean city, and set development goals for its marine sector. The city will strive …

Qingdao aims big for marine economy
2 years, 8 months ago

Qingdao aims big for marine economy

China Daily  

The eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province The eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province will continue to develop its marine economy, accelerate marine sci-tech innovation, improve marine development capacity, and foster and strengthen emerging marine industries of strategic importance, local officials said. According to the Qingdao Municipal Marine Development Bureau, the city will accelerate the construction of the …

Qingdao strives to become intl innovation hub
2 years, 9 months ago

Qingdao strives to become intl innovation hub

China Daily  

Qingdao is striving hard to establish itself as an international innovation hub, with initiatives aimed at strengthening the strategic science and technology force, marine-related industries, innovative industry clusters, scientific and technological innovation service, and other areas. The city will access prospective science and technology companies, cultivate 100 new marine-related high-tech enterprises, and encourage the listing of two new marine-related high-tech …

Qingdao races into sports events
2 years, 9 months ago

Qingdao races into sports events

China Daily  

A sailing competition is held in Qingdao, Shandong province on Sept 13, 2017. Qingdao has confirmed that this year it will host sailing events including the 2022 Laser Radial Sailing Men's and Women's World Championships, the 14th Qingdao International Sailing Week and Qingdao International Marine Festival, the Shandong Peninsula City Sailing Rally and the 5th "Far East Cup" International Sailing …

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