Qingdao aims to boost marine economy by 10% this year
China DailyThe eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province recently launched an action plan to boost the city's marine economy this year. The city will speed up the construction of major projects such as the North China International Aquatic Products Trading Center and Cold Chain Logistics Base, the Guoxin Marine Economy Pilot Zone for the Integrated Development of Tertiary Industry, and accelerate the building of a batch of marine industry agglomeration zones each worth more than 100 billion yuan. The city will also support the construction of 16 State-level demonstration zones for marine ranching, and explore a new development model for marine ranching complex based on the integration of service industries. The city will seize the opportunities arising from the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, the Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone, and the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Zone for Local Economic and Trade Cooperation to explore new room for international cooperation in marine sector.