Qingdao poised for more growth of its maritime power: Mayor

Qingdao in Shandong province is accelerating the construction of its marine economy.  [Photo by Qi Shuqing/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The city is the seat of the Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao). [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Qingdao port handled more than 19.3 million containers in 2018. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]