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Qingdao's SCODA chosen to build national platform for foreign-related IP lawyers

2026-11-09

The management committee of the China-SCO Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Area (SCODA) in Qingdao has been selected to develop a national practice platform for lawyers specializing in overseas intellectual property (IP) matters.
Qingdao strengthens global supply chain ties at CIIE

2026-11-09

Qingdao is deepening international industrial cooperation at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, which is running from Nov 5 to 10, moving beyond procurement to investment, manufacturing, and global supply chain partnerships.
Qingdao unveils themed winter getaways

2026-11-09

Qingdao has introduced 10 travel routes under the theme "Winter charm of mountains and sea, a rendezvous with gulls," inviting visitors to explore the coastal city through birdwatching, cafe visits, seafood, sailing, mountain hikes, and hot spring retreats.
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.