Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the establishment of the first local blue finance standard in China by Weihai City, aimed at supporting sustainable investment and financing in the marine economy [1][2] - In 2024, Weihai will release the "Weihai City Blue Industry Sustainable Investment and Financing Support Directory," which will serve as a basis for developing a blue project intelligent identification system by 2025 [1] - A total of 71 projects have been included in the blue investment project database, with 52 classified as blue projects and 19 as light blue projects, covering various sectors such as marine equipment manufacturing, clean energy, and green fisheries [1] Group 2 - As of June, the total balance of blue loans in Weihai reached 28.47 billion yuan, accounting for 21.4% of the total green loan volume [2] - The city has introduced innovative financial products, including the first marine sustainable development-linked loan in the country and the first marine carbon sink expected income rights pledge loan in Shandong Province [2] - The financial regulatory department plans to leverage the blue investment directory and project database to promote the transition of the economy towards green and blue development through various financial resources [2]