The Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race (Qingdao) was held successfully and made local residents take in the charm of a top-level yacht race.
Qingdao is one of the cities that have launched brand-led strategies in China.
Two major cities of Shandong province, Qingdao and Jinan have joined a roll call of other Chinese cities making the 2009 "Top 200 World Characteristic Charm Cities.”
China's top 10 liveable cities are as follows.
Hangzhou has always been beautiful to the world, which got the reputation of "a paradise on earth".
Qingdao has been awarded 68 of China's Famous Trade Names, 53 brand name products nationwide, 322 provincial famous brands and 401 local brands. Five companies in Qingdao have won the National Quality Management Award.
Qingdao, a city of brand names, boasts many well-known products and its efforts to build up brand popularity have helped boost the city's competitiveness, economy and development potential.
