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.