Qingdao is actively seeking public feedback on the "Marine Economy Promotion Regulations (Draft)", aiming to steer the marine shipbuilding and engineering equipment industry towards advanced, intelligent, autonomous, and environmentally sustainable growth. The government will bolster design and manufacturing capabilities, system integration, and general contracting, while reinforcing the development of equipment for deep-sea oil and gas exploration, as well as fostering research, development, and manufacturing of high-tech vessels and novel equipment. Additionally, the administration will champion port integration, refine infrastructure, expand route networks, enhance cargo handling efficiency, propel Qingdao Port's evolution into a pivotal hub, trade, and financial port, and accelerate the establishment of an international shipping center.