Qingdao opens its doors to world

Following its successful hosting of the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit over the weekend, Qingdao, Shandong province, is looking for more trade opportunities with SCO countries, especially by leveraging its "inland ports".

The inland ports are areas along the Silk Road Economic Belt that would improve efficiency and help clients reduce costs.

"It's like moving the port right to the doors of companies in inland areas and helping them find the most convenient estuary," said Jiao Guangjun, president of Qingdao Port International Co.