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Haier retains sixth place among China's most valuable brands

2026-09-10

Qingdao-based Haier has retained sixth place in the 2026 Kantar BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands ranking, marking its 16th consecutive year on the list.
Qingdao rises to 33rd in global innovation cluster ranking

2026-09-10

Qingdao has risen one place to rank 33rd among the world's top 100 innovation clusters in 2026, according to the latest ranking released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
South Koreans flock to Qingdao on weekends

2026-09-10

In mid-August, a South Korean man surnamed Kim, who works in Seoul, wrapped up a weekend trip to Qingdao, Shandong province, after attending the closing ceremony of the Qingdao International Beer Festival. He then boarded an evening flight back to South Korea.
SCODA promotes investment opportunities at CIFIT

2026-09-09

The China-SCO Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Area, or SCODA, is promoting its investment opportunities and latest progress in international cooperation at the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, which opened in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Sept 8.
Qingdao cruise homeport taps into growing silver economy

2026-09-09

Qingdao Cruise Homeport is tapping into the growing silver economy — referring to economic activity centered on the needs of older people — by integrating onshore wellness services with cruise holidays.
2026 Ocean Cooperation and Development Forum set for Qingdao

2026-09-08

The 2026 Ocean Cooperation and Development Forum will be held in Qingdao West Coast New Area from Sept 16 to 18, bringing together government officials, international organizations, experts and industry representatives to explore cooperation on the sustainable development of the ocean economy.
Qingdao freight link extends to Central Asia via Xinjiang

2026-09-08

A new rail freight service linking Shandong and Xinjiang has further strengthened Qingdao's overland logistics connections with Central Asia.
Qingdao airport wins two ACI honors

2026-09-08

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport has received two honors at the Airports Council International Global Customer Experience Summit, winning Best Airport of 25 to 40 Million Passengers in the Asia-Pacific and Cleanest Airport in the Asia-Pacific.