Qingdao FTZ plans to prioritize the development of its shipping, trade, finance, integrated circuits, and gene technology sectors, and strive to become an international shipping hub in Northeast Asia, a core area of an innovative city, and a cluster of future industries this year.
Qingdao FTZ is planning to hold four job fairs mainly for enterprises specializing in advanced manufacturing, integrated circuits, shipping logistics, international trade and other industries in the area.
Qingdao's trade of cross-border e-commerce in 2022 doubled the figure of 2021, reaching 62.7 billion yuan ($9.25 billion) and accounting for 6.9 percent of the city's total foreign trade volume.
The Qingdao Area of the China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Qingdao FTZ) achieved robust growth in 2022, according to the zone's administration.
President Xi Jinping sent his festive greetings on Jan 18 to people throughout China ahead of Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, which falls on Jan 22.
Qingdao will speed up its construction into a strong international trade city and a highland to attract foreign investment.
Officials from the China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area, or the Qingdao FTZ, recently announced the area's new development goals.
The China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area, or Qingdao FTZ, which serves as a pilot area for reform and innovation, launched 125 new innovative practices in 2022, according to official statistics.
China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area
