Weifang Port broke ground on a new 50,000-metric-ton navigation channel on Dec 25.
Weifang is turning the winter chill into economic warmth with a series of promotional activities aimed at boosting the local economy and increasing winter tourism.
Weifang city in Shandong province has set its sights on becoming a trillion-yuan ($141.6 billion) economy by 2028.
Weifang's foreign trade maintained strong momentum in the first three quarters of 2025, reaching an all-time high.
Weifang in East China's Shandong province is becoming an active center for foreign trade and investment.
Weifang in East China's Shandong province recorded robust growth in foreign trade during the first quarter of 2025.
In 2024, Weifang achieved remarkable economic growth, with its GDP surpassing 820.32 billion yuan ($113.2 billion), solidifying its position as the fourth-largest economy in Shandong province.
Private firms, which account for an overwhelming 99 percent of market entities in Weifang, play a crucial role in the city's market economy and innovation.