Core Insights - The 2025 Fourth China (International) Eyelash Industry Expo was inaugurated in Pingdu, attracting beauty industry elites and international merchants to discuss new development strategies for the industry [1] - A strategic cooperation agreement was signed between Qingdao Unicom Pingdu Branch and Qingdao Shangzhen Industrial Park Management Co., enhancing services and supporting cross-border e-commerce for enterprises in the park [3] Industry Development - The eyelash industry in Pingdu has achieved mechanization, clustering, and branding through innovation, association leadership, park empowerment, and exhibition promotion, transitioning from a "kang head economy" to an industrial cluster [5] - Pingdu has cultivated over 5,000 eyelash market entities, producing more than 3,000 different styles of eyelash products, creating over 60,000 jobs, and generating an annual output value of over 10 billion yuan, with a global market share of 70% [5] Technological Integration - The strategic cooperation aims to create a "technology + scenario" smart service ecosystem for enterprises, providing seamless 5G coverage and dedicated live streaming networks to enhance e-commerce marketing [8] - Digital services such as one-click utility payments and AI perimeter monitoring will reduce administrative costs and enhance security for enterprises, facilitating their focus on product innovation [8] International Expansion - The collaboration will help Pingdu's eyelash industry expand internationally, allowing more foreign consumers to experience the charm of Chinese manufacturing [10] - Qingdao Unicom will provide a comprehensive communication solution for enterprises in the industrial park, integrating smart park construction, international business, and cloud data services to support cross-border e-commerce [10] Strategic Partnerships - The Qingdao Beauty Online New Economy Industrial Park was selected as a platform economic industrial cluster in Shandong for 2024, marking it as the only selected cluster in Qingdao [12] - A cooperation agreement was signed with the Shandong Digital Industry Development Research Institute to inject strong digital capabilities into the eyelash industry's transformation [12] Economic Impact - The integration of resources and advantages through strategic partnerships will enhance the quality and efficiency of the characteristic industrial cluster, accelerating the development of Shandong's digital economy [13]