The Fifth Qingdao Multinationals Summit (QMS) will take place from August 27th to 29th in Qingdao, Shandong Province, under the theme "Multinationals and China." Jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Shandong Provincial Government, this event aims to showcase Shandong's achievements in collaborating with multinational corporations over the past five years. The summit will focus on strengthening investment confidence in China and highlight new opportunities for global businesses in the region.
This year's summit introduces four innovative "Firsts": an investment and cooperation conference, themed promotions for functional demonstration zones, a forum on high-quality development driven by new productive forces, and a special promotion for innovative talents in the marine sector. These initiatives are designed to deepen cooperation and drive win-win outcomes in practical ventures.
The event is expected to see unprecedented participation, with 473 multinational corporation guests, including 370 overseas attendees and 103 domestic guests. Among them, 18 global CEOs, 58 global VPs, and over 140 CEOs and VPs from China branches have confirmed their attendance. The summit will also emphasize investment in next-generation information technology, biopharmaceuticals, new energy, and high-end equipment, showcasing Shandong’s determination to expand high-level openness and attract more foreign investments.
Shandong’s focus on precise investment promotion for its 11 iconic industrial chains will include signing agreements for 37 trade projects and organizing over 100 investment exchange activities. The Qingdao Multinationals Summit is set to strengthen multinational companies' confidence in the Chinese market, particularly in Shandong, and foster greater collaboration for a prosperous future.