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Core Insights - Shandong has attracted 236 Fortune Global 500 companies to invest in 946 projects, focusing on building a collaborative and mutually beneficial industrial ecosystem with multinational corporations [1][3]. Investment and Economic Data - In the first eight months of this year, Shandong utilized $6.55 billion in foreign investment, ranking fifth in the country, with high-tech industries accounting for 42% of this investment [3]. - The province's foreign-funded enterprises contributed 16.9% to the total import and export volume, highlighting their importance in stabilizing foreign trade [3]. Policy and Regulatory Environment - Shandong has implemented a new negative list for foreign investment and is actively promoting openness in manufacturing, services, and agriculture sectors [5]. - The province has revised local regulations to enhance intellectual property protection for multinational companies, including provisions for overseas patent risk management and the establishment of a patent pool [5]. International Cooperation and Market Expansion - Shandong is leveraging platforms like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to facilitate joint ventures between multinational and local companies in markets along the Belt and Road Initiative [6][7]. - In the first three quarters of this year, Shandong's exports to Belt and Road countries increased by 9.2%, with significant growth in trade with Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia [6]. Events and Engagements - Shandong is set to host the eighth China International Import Expo, with over 2,000 companies registered to participate, indicating strong interest from the international business community [7].