Qingdao plays pivotal role as trade hub connecting world

The city of Qingdao, Shandong province, which hosted the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit over the weekend, has become an essential hub linking China with other SCO member states.

A major port city, Qingdao boasts 65 major shipping routes connecting key regions of the world and plays a crucial role in forging global trade and economic ties.

Over the past three years, the city has signed several port cooperation agreements with other cities, including St. Petersburg, Russia, and Gwadar, Pakistan, helping to enhance its trade links with SCO members.