A new tunnel would go though Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao. The tunnel would be located to the west of Yangkou Tunnel to link the railway between Qingdao and Blue Silicon Valley in Jimo.
The 1688 Cultural and Creative Industry Park, the first of its kind to focus on sea culture in China, started constructions in a decommissioned factory in Qingdao.
Located in east China's coastal city of Qingdao, the base will cost 495 million yuan ($76.2 million) and will be a multi-functional institution that will aid China in its study and exploration of the ocean
A maritime highway between Qingdao and South Korea is to start operation at the end of August to increase the logistics efficiency and lower the transportation cost for freight vehicles traveling between China and South Korea by providing easier access.