Crew members of Qingdao leave for Seattle, the United States, embarking Race 9 of the 2017-18 the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, March 23, 2018. Home to Tsingtao Beer and home appliance giant Haier, Qingdao is becoming a more attractive place to run important multilateral events. In June, the coastal city will host the 18th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). [Photo/Xinhua]