On June 22, themed "Embrace the Ocean Decade for a Shared Future," the 2022 East Asia Marine Cooperation Platform Qingdao Forum opened in Qingdao West Coast New Area.

More than 400 guests, including marine experts, economists, artists, and entrepreneurs from many countries and regions around the world, deepened exchanges and cooperation in the fields of marine economy, science and technology, humanities, and environmental protection in the form of online and offline.

During the opening ceremony, the United Nations "Ocean Decade" Ocean and Climate Collaborative Center was approved and will be established in Qingdao WCNA. The International Federation of Maritime Business Associations was unveiled and its secretariat is located in Qingdao WCNA.

The "Modern Ocean City Research Report (2021)" was issued, which proposed an effective path for major cities like Qingdao to build leading modern marine cities.

(By Fanying)