China’s coastal city of Qingdao just became the epicenter of global business buzz as the 6th Qingdao Multinationals Summit kicked off this week! Over 570 companies from 43 countries and regions—including first-timers from Vietnam and Egypt—flocked to Shandong Province to explore partnerships in advanced agriculture, green energy, and AI. 🌱⚡️🤖
With 23% of attendees new to the event, the summit’s theme, "Multinationals and China: Connecting the World for Win-Win Cooperation," highlighted China’s growing role as a global business hub. Emerging markets made up more than half of the participating multinationals, signaling fresh opportunities in fast-growing economies.
Osama Kokandy of the Saudi-Southeast Asia Business Council called the summit a "collaboration goldmine," especially for AI and high-tech manufacturing. Saudi Arabia’s five economic zones are now actively courting Chinese innovation, he revealed. 💡
From green energy deals to smart farming breakthroughs, the event proved one thing: the world is doubling down on China’s economic momentum. 🚀
