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Qingdao airport sees 627% surge in departure tax refunds

2026-11-06

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport handled 6,182 departure tax refund applications in the first 10 months of 2026, up 627 percent year-on-year, as simplified procedures made shopping more convenient for overseas visitors.
Qingdao taps 44 global cities for internationalization plan

2026-11-06

Qingdao has unveiled a new two-year action plan with 76 priority tasks, drawing on development practices from 44 cities worldwide as part of its efforts to become a more internationally connected city.
Haier Smart Home acquires Ferroli ASEAN to boost regional presence

2026-11-06

Qingdao-based Haier Smart Home has acquired a 100 percent stake in Ferroli ASEAN, the Southeast Asian arm of Italian heating and climate solutions provider Ferroli, to strengthen its presence in the region's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) market.
Qingdao firms ink over $900m in prospective Canton Fair deals

2026-11-05

Qingdao exhibitors reported more than $900 million in potential orders at the 140th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, which concluded in Guangzhou on Nov 4.
Qingdao Port, Singapore deepen green, digital shipping ties

2026-11-05

Qingdao Port of Shandong Port Group and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a work plan to advance cooperation on green and digital shipping between the two major maritime hubs.
Qingdao kicks off seagull season with 100+ winter activities

2026-11-05

As migratory gulls flock to Qingdao's shores, the coastal city is gearing up for its third seagull season, featuring more than 100 cultural and tourism activities from November 2026 to March 2027.
Intl students discover Qingdao's industry, culture

2026-11-04

Nearly 100 international students from more than 10 universities in Qingdao explored the city's industrial innovation, cultural heritage, and rural development during a study tour on Nov 2.
Qingdao taps grass research to boost agriculture, ecology

2026-11-04

Researchers at Qingdao Agricultural University are developing innovative grass varieties and cultivation techniques to improve agricultural productivity, aviation safety, and environmental protection.