As the only Chinese mainland city on the UNESCO list of Most Beautiful Bays in the World, Qingdao's splendid natural environment of coastline and mountains help make it a popular destination for tourists around the world.
The local government of Qingdao recently vowed to redouble its efforts to develop the coastal city's marine economy to further drive overall growth.
Emerging market economies and developing countries are ready to show their ever-increasing strength and influence to the world today.
More than 5,000 fans were lucky enough to watch David Beckham perform on Friday in Qingdao.
