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2011--Qingdao 120th Anniversary

 
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A sailing competition is held in Qingdao, Shandong province, in May. Chinese interest in the sport has grown following the 2008 Olympics and the Qingdao government plans to build the city into the "Chinese City of Sails".

The Asia Sailing Federation (ASF) on Saturday presented Xia Geng, the mayor of Qingdao, with a special award to celebrate his contribution to sailing in Asia.

On the last day of the exhibition, a 78 million yuan yacht was sold, which is China's most expensive and the largest private luxury yacht in the history!

The first Olympic Sailing City Mayors & International Sailing Summit Forum was held in Qingdao

Yacht owners in China tend to keep a low profile, both to conceal their wealth and protect their privacy.

Mr.Jacques Rogge sent a message to the sailing-theme forum rating it as a "commendable initiative".

More than 200 representatives from over 20 countries and regions participated in the 2010 Qingdao International Sailing Week.

An international sailing training camp kicked off on Monday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province.

Three Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels will make a port call at the eastern Chinese coastal city of Qingdao from Oct. 15 to 19