The first China (Shandong) high-end marine economy talent exchange and project fair was held recently in Qingdao, Shandong province.

The first China (Shandong) high-end marine economy talent exchange and project fair is held in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/Qingdao News]

Jointly hosted by the Qingdao Marine Development Bureau and the human resources and social security bureaus of Qingdao, Dongying, Yantai, Weifang, Weihai, Rizhao, as well as Binzhou, the event was designed to attract more high-end talent and projects in the marine economy, contributing to Shandong's efforts in building a strong maritime power.

The Shandong Marine Talent High-quality Development Alliance was inaugurated at the event. The alliance was jointly built by Laoshan Laboratory, Shandong University, Ocean University of China, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shandong Academy of Marine Sciences, other institutions and universities, as well as local enterprises.

The Shandong Marine Talent High-quality Development Alliance is inaugurated. [Photo/Qingdao News]

The alliance is committed to building a multi-level platform for the integration and collaborative development of marine related industries in Shandong, according to local officials.

The oceans are strategically important to high-quality development, said a senior official of Qingdao, adding that the local government will accelerate the construction of world-class sea ports, a well-established modern maritime industry system, as well as a green and sustainable marine ecological environment.

At present, Shandong is striving to promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional marine industries, as well as advance breakthrough developments in emerging marine industries. Efforts have been made to further marine scientific and technological innovation, as well as to accelerate the cultivation and growth of sea-related market entities.