Qingdao
• Qingdao is a key economic center and port city in China famous for its cultural heritage and picturesque scenery.
• Qingdao is one of China's top ten economically dynamic cities and top ten business cities. It is the winner of the country's "Entrepreneur's Satisfaction Award".
• Qingdao is a national model for environmental protection, city sanitation and landscape development. It is the winner of "China Human Settlements and Environment Award".
• Qingdao is a sailing city in China. The 29th Olympic sailing regatta will be held here in 2008.
• Qingdao is one of the 14 coastal cities opening up to the outside world and one of the eight cities authorized to hold international conferences.
• Qingdao is one of China's major seaports for foreign trade.
• Qingdao is an important base for marine science research in China.