中国—上海合作组织地方经贸合作大会架起区域合作“坚实桥梁”

Group 1 - The China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference will be held in Qingdao, showcasing cooperation opportunities and development achievements among SCO member states, particularly Central Asian countries [1] - China is the most important trade and investment partner for Central Asian countries, with bilateral trade expected to reach a historical high of $94.8 billion in 2024 [1] - Shandong Province has actively integrated into the Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing cooperation with Central Asian countries in economic development, trade investment, and industrial collaboration [1] Group 2 - In 2024, Shandong Province's total import and export volume with the five Central Asian countries reached 22.28 billion yuan, with 14.19 billion yuan achieved in the first half of the year [1] - Shandong's actual investment in the five Central Asian countries in the first half of 2025 was $1.991 million, a year-on-year increase of 62.1%, with a projected total investment of $2.0836 million for 2024, also showing a significant growth of 62.7% [1] - Companies like Haier, Shandong Heavy Industry, and Double Star Tire are increasingly investing in Central Asia, establishing factories and collaborations [2] Group 3 - The "Qilu" train service to Central Asia has become a competitive route for Shandong, with over 5,000 trains operated and a transport value exceeding 60 billion yuan, serving over 8,000 import and export enterprises since 2021 [2] - Strengthening exchanges and cooperation with Central Asian countries is seen as a significant opportunity for Shandong to leverage its advantages and achieve mutual benefits [2] - The conference will feature a special promotion event for Central Asian countries and a comprehensive exhibition to deepen economic exchanges and achieve higher levels of mutual benefit [2]