Coastal city's own 'Silicon Valley' targets ocean industry

The coastal city of Qingdao has unveiled its ambition to build a "Blue Silicon Valley" as part of its strategic plan to develop a marine economy.

The Blue Silicon Valley refers to a high-tech center for marine sciences and technology.

Li Qun, Party chief of Qingdao, said the Blue Silicon Valley will help the city achieve its goal of leading the country in marine exploration.