Core Insights - The 38th Global Financial Centre Index (GFCI38) indicates that Qingdao ranks 35th globally, with a stable score and a significant rise to 24th in financial technology, highlighting the potential of "technology empowering finance" in Qingdao [1] Group 1: Financial Development Strategies - Liu Guohong from the Shenzhen Comprehensive Development Research Institute emphasized the importance of Qingdao's financial center developing unique, specialized, and differentiated characteristics [1] - Xiao Geng from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) proposed the "Qingdao-Hong Kong linkage" model, leveraging asset tokenization and blockchain financing to attract global investment in Qingdao's marine assets [1] - Dong Shaopeng from the Renmin University of China suggested creating a "capital ecosystem" to optimize the listing process and integrate marine industries with the digital ocean economy [1] Group 2: Investment and Policy Recommendations - Lan Feiteng, Chairman of Shenzhen Haishi Private Equity Venture Capital Fund Management Co., recommended that Qingdao adopt the Shenzhen model to enhance government-led investments in early-stage, small, and technology-driven projects [2] - Yu Jixin, former Managing Director of Guosen Securities, advocated for "listing upgrades" and emphasized the need for government support in nurturing specialized and innovative enterprises [2] - Liu Shangxi, former President of the Chinese Academy of Fiscal Sciences, discussed the importance of fiscal and financial collaboration for the internationalization of the RMB, suggesting local governments issue offshore RMB bonds to attract global investors [2]