Core Points - Qingdao has significantly increased its trade with other Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries, with an import and export volume of 128.36 billion yuan in 2024, which is 3.6 times that of 2018, and a year-on-year growth of 27% in the first half of the year [3] - The city has established a comprehensive mechanism for the SCO demonstration zone, implementing over 120 supporting measures to ensure effective policy application and resource allocation [3][4] - Qingdao is enhancing its transportation connectivity and trade development, with over 8,000 enterprises engaged in trade with SCO countries and a focus on building a second-hand car export base [4][5] Trade and Economic Cooperation - Qingdao has launched 32 international and domestic rail routes, connecting to 23 countries and 54 cities involved in the Belt and Road Initiative [4] - The city has introduced over 130 policy measures to prioritize key project construction and resource allocation towards the SCO demonstration zone [3][4] - The establishment of a dual investment cooperation center is underway, with significant investments from major companies in SCO countries [4][5] Cultural and Tourism Development - Qingdao is positioning itself as a cultural and tourism hub, hosting various SCO-related cultural events and meetings to enhance cooperation in tourism and culture [6][7] - The city has opened new international flight routes and increased domestic and international travel options to attract tourists from SCO countries [7][8] - Initiatives such as the "SCO Youth Encounter Qingdao" program and the establishment of a comprehensive service platform for inbound tourists are being implemented to enhance the visitor experience [7][8] Innovation and Infrastructure - Qingdao is focusing on creating an innovative system for trade and investment, with plans to introduce 1-2 innovative cases annually [5][6] - The city has launched 125 innovation cases across various sectors, including cross-border infrastructure and international cooperation [5][6] - Legal services and international cooperation platforms are being strengthened to support the SCO's economic and cultural initiatives [6][9]