Qingdao West Coast New Area is the ninth State-level new area approved by the State Council on June 3, 2014.
Due to its solid industrial foundation and years of development, Qingdao West Coast New Area is a leading area for high-quality development, a new highland for reform and opening up, a new model for urban construction, and a new paradigm of livability and happiness.
The economic indicators of Qingdao WCNA reached new highs in 2022. Its GDP increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year to 469.19 billion yuan ($64.69 billion), accounting for 31.4 percent of the city's total.
Sinopec Qingdao Refining & Chemical Co Ltd has increased its green energy supply, supporting sustainable and low-carbon growth in recent years.
Bright Moon Seaweed Group, based in Qingdao West Coast Area, leads the seaweed industry, as the world's largest producer of seaweed bioproducts.
Qingdao Hydrogen Energy Industry Park in Qingdao WCNA hosted a signing ceremony for six key projects.
The World Transport Convention 2024 is scheduled to be held from June 26 to 29 at the CREC Qingdao Cosmopolitan Exposition in Qingdao WCNA, marking its debut in Qingdao.