Qingdao is strategically located in the economically developed coastal region of Eastern China. It serves as the most significant economic gateway for the nine provinces and regions along the Yellow River Basin. The city is a vital dual-node in both the domestic and international economic cycles, playing a pivotal role in facilitating the major circulation of economic activities in both the east-west and north-south directions within China.

The Jiaodong Economic Circle, with Qingdao at its core, boasts a population of over 32 million and a total economic output exceeding 3 trillion yuan. This economic output accounts for 42% of Shandong Province's total and 13% of the total for the nine provinces and regions of the Yellow River Basin.

Qingdao's advantageous geographical location allows businesses convenient access to China's major economic regions such as the Yangtze River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and the Central Plains. This position offers a broad market reach and access to a large population. Additionally, merchant ships and China-Europe Railway Express trains departing from Qingdao closely link markets around the world with domestic ones, providing businesses with expansive opportunities for development.

Ease of Access to Major Domestic and International Markets from Qingdao