Reform and opening-up progress

Qingdao WCNA has actively integrated into the new development pattern, unleashing the full potential of reform and opening-up. A total of 52 central enterprises have invested in 164 key projects in Qingdao WCNA, alongside 348 projects from the world's top 500 companies.

The construction of world-class marine ports has accelerated, with the automated terminal at Qingdao Port setting world records for average operational efficiency. Dongjiakou Port has emerged as a major port with an annual throughput of over 100 million metric tons.

The number of operating entities in the area has grown exponentially, from 60,000 to 445,000 households, and the number of listed companies has tripled from 6 to 19.

Adhering to the principles of co-building, managing, and sharing, Qingdao WCNA has been crafting a heartwarming narrative for its residents. Urban and rural areas have seen coordinated development, with improvements in 178 villages and communities and 259 neighborhoods.

Key transportation infrastructures such as Qingdao West Railway Station (Qingdaoxi Railway Station), Qingdao Metro Line 1 and 6, and the Qingdao Metro West Coast Line have been established.

Lingshan Bay has been recognized as an excellent example of a beautiful bay in China, and Lingshan Island has become the first carbon-negative island in the country.

Qingdao WCNA is known for its four internationally recognized calling cards: Metropolis of Film, Island of Music, City of Beer, and Coast of Exhibition.

The China Movie Metropolis has significantly boosted the film industry, producing over 300 works, including the acclaimed movie The Wandering Earth.

The Phoenix Sound Theater and Xingguang Island Theater are now up and running. The popularity and influence of the Qingdao Phoenix Music Festival is steadily increasing.

The Qingdao International Beer Festival, valued at 36.8 billion yuan, has gained global recognition as a leading event.

In 2023, the area hosted more than 400 exhibitions and events, earning the title of one of China's top 10 renowned exhibition districts.