SCO demonstration zone promotes economic cooperation
China DailyThe China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Zone for Local Economic and Trade Cooperation in Qingdao has witnessed significant economic and trade cooperation achievements since it was established in Jiaozhou, a county-level city in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province in 2019. The establishment of the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Zone for Local Economic and Trade Cooperation is designed to deepen opening-up and international cooperation. To make full use of Qingdao's marine science and technology advantages, the zone has signed an agreement on the Sino-Shandong Marine Innovation Industrial Park project, with a total investment of 2 billion yuan. The 2021 SCO Expo was held in the demonstration zone on April 26 to 28, attracting three international organizations, including the SCO Secretariat, as well as 76 diplomatic envoys from 30 countries and representatives of nearly 2,000 companies from 34 countries.