Marine industry stressed in seaside economic power

Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong province, is counting on the development of "blue economy" to boost its growth in the future.

"Blue economy" refers to the development of all industries related to the sea, which the city heavily relies on for sustainable development.

"Qingdao has embarked on a key era of opening-up to the outside world," said Li Qun, the city's Party chief.