Qingdao's first-store economy soars

8 months ago

Qingdao's first-store economy soars

China Daily

As retail and physical commerce rebound, the first-store economy has been growing rapidly in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province. A large number of well-known commercial brands such as Sam's Club, JD Mall, Wumart, and the Wangfujing Shopping Center will set up first stores in Qingdao, all of which will emphasize new models, formats, and technologies. In recent years, membership-based supermarkets represented by Sam's Club have become popular among young people in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Shibei district will continue to promote the development of the service industry and make significant efforts to boost consumption by diversifying consumption options through stores such as Sam's Club. Sam's Club, the upscale members-only retail chain under the Fortune Global 500 company Walmart, is set to open its first outlet in Qingdao.

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Shinan district fuels Qingdao's first-store economy surge

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shinan district fuels Qingdao's first-store economy surge

China Daily

Qingdao's Shinan district is experiencing a robust "first-store economy", driving a surge in consumer activity. A prime example is the South Korean bakery brand "Butterful & Creamorous", nestled in the MixC shopping mall of Shinan district. Last year, Shinan introduced 56 new types of first stores and fashion-related stores, and the 2024 Shinan district government work report outlines plans to …

Membership, discount stores gain momentum

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Membership, discount stores gain momentum

China Daily

Consumers shop at a Sam's Club outlet in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, in June. Walmart China, which covers business formats of both its Walmart supermarkets and hypermarkets — as well as Sam's Club — has solidified its top position in the Chinese retail sector. Douglas McMillon, Walmart Inc's president and CEO, highlighted the growth in Sam's Club during the first quarter …

Membership, discount stores gain momentum

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Membership, discount stores gain momentum

China Daily

Consumers shop at a Sam's Club outlet in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, in June. Walmart China, which covers business formats of both its Walmart supermarkets and hypermarkets — as well as Sam's Club — has solidified its top position in the Chinese retail sector. Douglas McMillon, Walmart Inc's president and CEO, highlighted the growth in Sam's Club during the first quarter …

Sam's Club to open first Shandong store in Qingdao

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam's Club to open first Shandong store in Qingdao

China Daily

Sam's Club, the upscale members-only retail chain owned by the Fortune Global 500 company Walmart, is set to open its first outlet in Qingdao. Sam's Club, the high-end warehouse club chain of Walmart Inc, announced that it will open a store in Qingdao's Shibei district, according to a cooperation agreement inked at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Hong Kong-Macao-Shandong …

Sam's Club to open first Shandong store in Qingdao

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sam's Club to open first Shandong store in Qingdao

China Daily

Sam's Club, the upscale members-only retail chain owned by the Fortune Global 500 company Walmart, is set to open its first outlet in Qingdao. Sam's Club, the high-end warehouse club chain of Walmart Inc, announced that it will open a store in Qingdao's Shibei district, according to a cooperation agreement inked at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Hong Kong-Macao-Shandong …

Sam's Club to open first store in Zhangjiagang, boosting city's retail landscape

9 months ago

Sam's Club to open first store in Zhangjiagang, boosting city's retail landscape

China Daily

Wanda Plaza in the Zhangjiagang Economic and Technological Zone. Sam's Club, the upscale members-only retail chain under the Fortune Global 500 company Walmart, is set to open its maiden outlet in Zhangjiagang, a county-level city in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. Commenting on the arrival of Sam's Club, Han Wei, Party secretary of Zhangjiagang, expressed optimism about the store's ability to cater …

Shandong Business Club opens in Qingdao

4 years, 4 months ago

Shandong Business Club opens in Qingdao

China Daily

The Shandong Business Club, a platform to facilitate opening up and cooperation, was launched on Aug 14 in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province. Located in Hall 6 of the Qingdao International Convention Center, the 6,000-square-meter Shandong Business Club comprises promotional areas for Shandong's 16 cities, as well as Anshun in Guizhou province and Longnan in Gansu province, …

Shandong Business Club opens in Qingdao

4 years, 4 months ago

Shandong Business Club opens in Qingdao

China Daily

The Shandong Business Club, a platform to facilitate opening up and cooperation, was launched on Aug 14 in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province. Located in Hall 6 of the Qingdao International Convention Center, the 6,000-square-meter Shandong Business Club comprises promotional areas for Shandong's 16 cities, as well as Anshun in Guizhou province and Longnan in Gansu province, …

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Qingdao witnesses boom in culture, tourism sector

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Qingdao witnesses boom in culture, tourism sector

China Daily

Qingdao is expected to receive over 140 million tourists throughout the year, with tourism revenue surpassing 210 billion yuan. In the first three quarters of this year, the added value of the cultural and tourism industry in Qingdao reached 126.05 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 7.4 percent, exceeding the city's GDP growth rate by 1.8 percentage points. The …

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Qingdao expands horizons through high-level trade platforms

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Qingdao expands horizons through high-level trade platforms

China Daily

This year, Qingdao in Shandong province used top exhibitions such as the China International Consumer Products Expo, China Import and Export Fair, and the China International Import Expo to boost international ties and opportunities, continuously expanding new spaces for openness. From Nov 26 to 30, the second China International Supply Chain Expo was held in Beijing, with five Qingdao enterprises …

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Qingdao's tourism surges due to visa-free policy

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Qingdao's tourism surges due to visa-free policy

China Daily

Located in Shandong province, Qingdao is renowned for its picturesque beaches, rich history, and delectable seafood. According to data from travel website Ctrip, the top 10 destinations for travelers this year has been from nine newly added visa-free countries are Qingdao, Xi'an, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dalian, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Nanjing. Industry insiders predict that with South Korea and Japan …

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Qingdao injects new vitality into traditional handicrafts

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Qingdao injects new vitality into traditional handicrafts

China Daily

Qingdao leverages the implementation of the "Handmade in Shandong" initiative to continuously innovate its approach. Qingdao aims to build the cultural brand "Handmade in Shandong, Qingdao Gifts" by creating distinctive cultural display platforms such as the handcraft festivals, Yellow River markets, and handcraft exhibition and experience centers. To boost the visibility and influence of the handcraft cultural brand, Qingdao has …

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Lishui supermarkets leap ahead in industrial transformation

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Lishui supermarkets leap ahead in industrial transformation

China Daily

A supermarket in Lishui. The city of Lishui in Zhejiang province has been promoting the transformation and upgrading of its supermarkets and has registered a regional public brand for Lishui supermarkets, according to Tide News on Dec 4. Statistics show that there are over 62,000 Lishui supermarkets in China, with annual sales exceeding 150 billion yuan and creating over 240,000 …

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‘The Disneyland of American grocery stores’: How Trader Joe’s became a tourist hot spot

54 years, 11 months ago

‘The Disneyland of American grocery stores’: How Trader Joe’s became a tourist hot spot

CNN

CNN — Seoul’s Incheon Airport has taken a major stance. Throughout the terminal, large signs in Korean and English warn about an American product whose presence in your luggage can result in police action — Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel seasoning. “I think that Trader Joe’s is like the Disneyland of American grocery stores,” she says. “They’re appealing to …

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City still a pioneer of opening-up

1 month, 1 week ago

City still a pioneer of opening-up

China Daily

Qingdao, one of China's pioneering coastal cities in terms of opening up, stands out for its openness and integration into the national opening-up strategy. More than 500 new foreign-funded enterprises were established in the city during the first nine months, accounting for 31.4 percent of the provincial total; the actual utilization of foreign investment in high-tech industries reached $750 million, …

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Chinese e-commerce firms report growth in sales, shoppers for Singles’ Day shopping festival

1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese e-commerce firms report growth in sales, shoppers for Singles’ Day shopping festival

Associated Press

HONG KONG — China’s e-commerce firms reported an increase in the number of shoppers and a growth in sales for this year’s Singles’ Day shopping festival, although final figures were not publicly revealed. Rival online retailer JD.com said Tuesday the number of shoppers for its Singles’ Day promotion period grew 20% and that it achieved “double-digit growth” in transaction volume …

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Fertile soil for private companies to flourish

1 month, 1 week ago

Fertile soil for private companies to flourish

China Daily

Business operators have a special day to celebrate annually in Qingdao, Shandong province. During this year's event, the 2024 list of the top 100 Qingdao-based businesses and the 2023 list of demonstration enterprises for corporate social responsibility in Qingdao were released, signifying the local economy's upward momentum, leading industry players' growing strength and local companies' rising CSR awareness, organizers said. …

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City still a pioneer of opening-up

1 month, 1 week ago

City still a pioneer of opening-up

China Daily

Qingdao, one of China's pioneering coastal cities in terms of opening up, stands out for its openness and integration into the national opening-up strategy. In response to the severe and complex international economic and trade environment, Qingdao has focused on cultivating new momentum for foreign trade development, making various efforts to stabilize its foreign trade foundation. More than 500 new …

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Qingdao FTZ celebrates Entrepreneurs' Day

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao FTZ celebrates Entrepreneurs' Day

China Daily

Themed "Supporting Enterprises, Building a Home Together”, the Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone hosted its fourth Entrepreneurs' Day on Nov 1. The event featured enterprise representatives sharing experiences of life and business in the zone, while officials introduced new measures aimed at optimizing the business environment and enhancing resource integration. In its five years, the Qingdao …

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China market supports expanding retail tourism sector

1 month, 2 weeks ago

China market supports expanding retail tourism sector

China Daily

Villagers dance during a gate-opening ceremony to welcome visitors. Along with their growing consumption power, consumers are more willing to integrate travel experience and emotional connections with their purchases, which presents more personalized and diversified shopping demand for the sector to tap into," said Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy citing the China Retail Tourism Development Report published …

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Sam's Club is opening a new store in Texas with no checkout counters

2 months, 1 week ago

Sam's Club is opening a new store in Texas with no checkout counters

Salon

Sam’s Club is looking to make strides with a brand-new store location that will completely remove checkout counters. The store will not have checkout counters and will utilize some of that extra space to “show off products that are only available online,” Sam’s Club President and CEO Chris Nicholas said during a keynote session at Groceryshop on Monday. But Nicholas …

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Take advantage of these great products at discounted prices from Sam’s Club

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Take advantage of these great products at discounted prices from Sam’s Club

The Independent

Sam’s Club is one of the most popular warehouse clubs in the US and, right now, it’s offering some amazing deals for its members. Sam’s Club is a retailer that offers a vast range of products at wholesale prices for small businesses, entrepreneurs and families. How is Sam’s Club able to provide such great discounts Rather than stocking every item …

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Walmart offloads $3.7b stake in JD

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Walmart offloads $3.7b stake in JD

China Daily

A moped rider passes by a Sam's Club outlet in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. YANG BO/CHINA NEWS SERVICE US retailer Walmart has sold its entire $3.7 billion stake in Chinese e-commerce platform JD and is shifting the focus to its operations in China, a move industry experts said will not have an influence on the strategic partnership of the two companies, …

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Qingdao: A magnet for multinational investment

4 months ago

Qingdao: A magnet for multinational investment

China Daily

Qingdao, a pivotal gateway for Shandong's economic opening, is rapidly becoming a hub for multinational corporations seeking to capitalize on China's burgeoning market. Diehl Group, a leading global player in the electronic control systems for home appliances, recently celebrated the first anniversary of its production base at the Sino-German Ecopark in Qingdao West Coast New Area. This $40 million facility …

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Young people breathe new life into Qingdao's historic heart

4 months ago

Young people breathe new life into Qingdao's historic heart

China Daily

Qingdao's old main urban areas are experiencing a resurgence as an increasing number of young people are opting to return, attracted by the infusion of trendy businesses and improved facilities within the historical districts. The festival attracted a total of 7.2 million visitors, with an average daily attendance of over 310,000 people, resulting in a total turnover of 13.5 million …

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Debut economy shines in China

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Debut economy shines in China

China Daily

A man takes a selfie at Honor's first flagship store in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in May. Openings of first stores, launches, and exhibitions have proved to be a powerful draw for consumers, generating significant foot traffic and buzz around these new establishments and catalyzing greater consumption potential, analysts said. China's retail shopping hubs like Shanghai and Beijing have unveiled a …

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Qingdao sees tourist surge this summer

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao sees tourist surge this summer

China Daily

The annual Qingdao International Beer Festival is in full swing in Qingdao. On July 19, the annual Qingdao International Beer Festival began, boosting the popularity of Qingdao's cultural and tourism market to new heights. In addition to the well-known traditional attractions and the deeply-rooted beer festival, Qingdao has recently focused on the development of cultural and tourism products in recent …

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Qingdao sees GDP surge to 797.87 b yuan in H1

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao sees GDP surge to 797.87 b yuan in H1

China Daily

Qingdao's GDP surpasses 797.87 billion yuan in the first half of the year. On July 24, the municipal bureau of statistics in Qingdao released the city's GDP for the first half of the year, which reached 797.87 billion yuan, representing 5.8 percent year-on-year growth. During the January to June period, Qingdao saw total retail sales of consumer goods reaching 292.55 …

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Qingdao a popular coastal getaway in summer

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Qingdao a popular coastal getaway in summer

China Daily

The Golden Beach Beer City in Shandong's Qingdao integrates culture and tourism by hosting a variety of festive events. During the summer tourism season, the major sea bathing beaches in Qingdao have become magnets for tourists with their unique charm and diverse tourism attractions. From Golden Beach Beer City to Shilaoren Holiday Resort, each beach has its own unique characteristics, …

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Qingdao offers convenient travel experience to public

5 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao offers convenient travel experience to public

China Daily

Qingdao makes strong efforts to enhance its subway services to offer a convenient travel experience. Since the start of this year, the city has been making strong efforts to enhance its subway services and offer a more convenient travel experience, which is expected to lead to more tourists exploring Qingdao by metro. Qingdao Metro Line 3 the first operational metro …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Yili raises global profile with US multi-category launch

China Daily

Yili's first flagship store in the United States opens its doors for business. Yili now boasts the widest range of product categories among Chinese dairy firms in the US – covering liquid milk, infant formulas, chilled beverages and butter. Yili's entry is said to underscore its commitment to quality with an adherence to global dairy standards and the integration of …

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Qingdao e-commerce center drives foreign trade growth

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Qingdao e-commerce center drives foreign trade growth

China Daily

Qingdao Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park, based in Qingdao West Coast New Area, has been boosting the city's foreign trade growth. Located just 400 meters from Qingdao Port, the world's fourth-largest port, Qingdao Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park enjoys a significant advantage in terms of location. Local college students try their hand at live streaming foreign brand cosmetics at the Qingdao Cross-border …

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Qingdao e-commerce center drives foreign trade growth

6 months ago

Qingdao e-commerce center drives foreign trade growth

China Daily

Qingdao Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park, based in Qingdao West Coast New Area, has been boosting the city's foreign trade growth. Located just 400 meters from Qingdao Port, the world's fourth-largest port, Qingdao Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park enjoys a significant advantage in terms of location. Local college students try their hand at live streaming foreign brand cosmetics at the Qingdao Cross-border …

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Young entrepreneurs revitalize old city area in Qingdao

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Young entrepreneurs revitalize old city area in Qingdao

China Daily

When wandering through historic Shinan district in Qingdao, it is impossible not to notice the influx of young entrepreneurs, many of whom were bring in the 90s and 2000s, running trendy shops. Despite their youth, these shop owners possess significant entrepreneurial expertise and a deep respect for the architectural and cultural heritage of the old city area. One notable spot, …

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Qingdao once again included on list of China's new first-tier cities

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao once again included on list of China's new first-tier cities

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province is included on the list of China's new first-tier cities. Qingdao in East China's Shandong province has been included on the list of China's new first-tier cities for nine consecutive years, news portal Yicai reported on May 30. The 15 new first-tier cities in 2024 in terms of their degree of attractiveness are: Chengdu, …

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Qingdao sees booming tourism during holiday

7 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao sees booming tourism during holiday

China Daily

Tourists visit the Zhanqiao Pier, a famous scenic area in Qingdao, Shandong province, on May 1. During the just-concluded May Day holiday, Qingdao's holiday economy continued to heat up, with a set of data vividly illustrating the vitality of the city's holiday market. Taking advantage of the May Day holiday, Qingdao's cultural and tourism industry has been actively promoting the …

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Qingdao shines in GYBrand's national city rankings

7 months, 1 week ago

Qingdao shines in GYBrand's national city rankings

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province ranks 12th on the 2024 Top 100 Cities in China list, which was recently released by the GYBrand Global Brand Research Institute. The GYBrand Global Brand Research Institute recently released the 2024 Top 100 Cities in China ranking. In this year's evaluation of the top 100 cities, in addition to economic strength, business environment …

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Qingdao sees booming tourism during holiday

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao sees booming tourism during holiday

China Daily

Tourists visit the Zhanqiao Pier, a famous scenic area in Qingdao, Shandong province, on May 1. During the just-concluded May Day holiday, Qingdao's holiday economy continued to heat up, with a set of data vividly illustrating the vitality of the city's holiday market. Taking advantage of the May Day holiday, Qingdao's cultural and tourism industry has been actively promoting the …

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'Headquarters Economy' boosts economic growth in Qingdao's Shinan district

7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Headquarters Economy' boosts economic growth in Qingdao's Shinan district

China Daily

The first-ever Choc Choco Chocolate Museum in East China's Shandong province has created a buzz in Shinan district, Qingdao. With numerous flagship stores being set up in Shinan district this year, the headquarters economy has continued to gain momentum, emerging as a shining emblem of commercial development in Qingdao, offering consumers a personalized, diverse and international shopping experience. By blending …

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Qingdao's GDP up 5.9 percent in Q1

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao's GDP up 5.9 percent in Q1

China Daily

Qingdao's GDP reaches 374.35 billion yuan in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of 5.9 percent. Qingdao's GDP reached 374.35 billion yuan in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of 5.9 percent, official statistics showed on April 25. The total retail sales of consumer goods in the city reached 139.56 billion yuan in the …

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Qingdao's exhibition industry sees robust resurgence

8 months ago

Qingdao's exhibition industry sees robust resurgence

China Daily

Qingdao in Shandong province hosted 48 various exhibitions and events in the first quarter of the year, covering an exhibition area of 410,000 square meters and presenting a dazzling array of exhibition activities, according to official data. Revenue from the exhibition industry in Qingdao increased by 20 percent compared to the same period last year, demonstrating the vitality of the …

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Top-notch brands make beeline for Shanghai

8 months, 1 week ago

Top-notch brands make beeline for Shanghai

China Daily

Consumers browse at Supreme's first store in China on Fumin Road in Shanghai on April 1. WANG GANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Global consumption hub As the city builds itself into an international consumption hub, a rising number of first stores, debut shows and exhibitions are flocking in, and the roster includes both topnotch global trademarks and local up-and-coming brands, according to …

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Innovative tourism offerings draw crowds to Qingdao

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Innovative tourism offerings draw crowds to Qingdao

China Daily

The spring flower economy continues to thrive in Qingdao, Shandong province. According to official data, over the three-day holiday, Qingdao's tourism bookings increased by 165 percent compared to the previous year, and ticket orders for scenic spots grew by 299 percent year-on-year. Qingdao's historical districts have been widely popular among tourists, attracting a large number of spring visitors. Relying on …

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Qingdao opens Nishan House in Japan's Shimonoseki

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao opens Nishan House in Japan's Shimonoseki

China Daily

The coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong province established a Nishan House bookshop in Shimonoseki, Japan, one of its sister cities, on March 19. In recent years, the Nishan House bookshop has become a way to promote the continuous global outreach of the culture of Qilu. In the future, Qingdao will use the Nishan House bookshop to continually bring books …

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Apple to open eighth flagship store in Shanghai

9 months, 1 week ago

Apple to open eighth flagship store in Shanghai

China Daily

Shoppers look at products at an Apple Store on Nanjing Road Walkway in Shanghai on Aug 23, 2023. Apple Inc will open a new flagship store named Apple Jing'an in central Shanghai on March 21, the US tech giant announced on Monday. Attracting more than 83.4 million yuan of investment, Apple Jing'an is the company's second-largest flagship store after the …

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Qingdao sees boom in private sector

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao sees boom in private sector

China Daily

In 2023, the private economy in Qingdao, Shandong remained stable while showing signs of improvement. Data shows that in 2023, the city saw 283,000 newly-registered private market entities, an 8.8-percent year-on-year increase, accounting for 99.3 percent of the total newly-registered market entities in the city and ranking third among sub-provincial cities in the nation. By the end of 2023, the …

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Arrival of first visiting cruise ship to Qingdao signals promising boost for cruise tourism

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Arrival of first visiting cruise ship to Qingdao signals promising boost for cruise tourism

China Daily

The first visiting cruise ship, the Europa, docks at the Qingdao International Cruise Port in Qingdao. The first visiting cruise ship, the Europa, docked at the Qingdao International Cruise Port after the resumption of cruise operations on Feb 29. Qingdao has established a solid foundation in developing cruise tourism, being designated as the fourth "China Cruise Tourism Development Demonstration Zone". …

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Qingdao strives to grow through higher-level opening-up

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Qingdao strives to grow through higher-level opening-up

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province is committed to promoting high-quality development through higher-level opening-up. Qingdao is also striving to expand opening-up by building a new institutional opening-up hub within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization demonstration area. Taking advantage of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Qingdao is speeding up construction of the China-Japan sub-national cooperation demonstration zone and the China-Japan-South Korea …

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Qingdao to boost service industry with increased efforts

10 months ago

Qingdao to boost service industry with increased efforts

China Daily

A conference on promoting the high-quality development of the service industry was held on Feb 20 in Qingdao, Shandong province. According to the conference, eyeing the development of the modern service industry, Qingdao will focus on key sectors such as modern finance, modern logistics, technology services, software and information services, and cultural tourism, continuously strengthening these areas. Ten new policies …

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Zhongshan Road in Qingdao revitalizes historical charm

10 months ago

Zhongshan Road in Qingdao revitalizes historical charm

China Daily

Recent efforts in Qingdao have focused on preserving and revitalizing its historical districts, particularly Zhongshan Road, which has become a vibrant commercial and cultural tourism hub brimming with traditional brands and a rich historical ambience. The restoration project has successfully unearthed historical data from 372 liyuan, traditional Qingdao courtyard dwellings, 62 protected cultural building relics, and various time-honored brands and …

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Qingdao boosts tourism during Spring Festival holiday

10 months ago

Qingdao boosts tourism during Spring Festival holiday

China Daily

Qingdao monitored 70 A-level scenic spots that received a combined of 3.76 million visitors during the Spring Festival holiday from Feb 10 to 17, marking a 118.83 percent year-on-year increase, with operating revenue reaching 84.96 million yuan, a 43.54 percent year-on-year increase. Throughout the city, 57 monitored star-rated hotels saw a 35.43 percent bed occupancy rate, an increase of 6.41 …

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