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Officials call for international marine economy cooperation at Qingdao forum

2026-09-20

At a high-level forum in Qingdao, Shandong province, officials and experts called for more international cooperation to develop the marine economy, which has emerged as a major driver of global economic recovery and growth.
Qingdao WCNA hosts marine innovation forums

2026-09-20

Qingdao West Coast New Area hosted the New Growth Drivers – Innovative Development of Emerging Marine Industries parallel forum on Sept 17.
Global scholars gather for maritime civilization dialogue in Qingdao WCNA

2026-09-18

Hosted by Ocean University of China, the Dialogue on Maritime Civilization opened on Sept 17 in Qingdao West Coast New Area.
Ocean University of China tops global ranking in marine science

2026-09-18

Ocean University of China in Qingdao, Shandong province, has ranked first in the world for marine science in the 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects released by ShanghaiRanking.
2026 Global Ocean Development Forum opens in Qingdao

2026-09-18

The 2026 Global Ocean Development Forum opened in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Sept 17, bringing together participants from China and abroad to discuss marine economic development, technological innovation and international cooperation.
Shandong showcases marine advances at Qingdao exhibition

2026-09-18

The 2026 Shandong Marine Development Achievements Exhibition opened in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Sept 16, highlighting the province's advances in marine industries, technology and equipment over the past five years.
Qingdao rises to 31st in Global Financial Centers Index

2026-09-18

Qingdao in Shandong province has risen to 31st place in the latest Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI), up two positions slots from the previous edition and marking its 20th consecutive appearance among the world's top 50 financial centers.
Global ocean forum to expand Qingdao's global reach

2026-09-16

The 2026 Global Ocean Development Forum will be held in Qingdao West Coast New Area from Sept 16 to 18, bringing together officials, experts, business leaders and international organizations to discuss sustainable ocean development.