On October 20, the Information Office of Shandong Provincial People’s Government held a regular policy briefing to interpret the Implementation Plan for Building the Shandong Provincial Pilot Zone for Beautiful China.
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Shandong will prioritize fostering AI OPC as a key measure to develop new-quality productive forces and stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship across society. The province will fully implement the OPC Innovation and Development Action Plan and coordinate a full range of inclusive support policies. By 2030, Shandong aims to build 100 specialized carriers, nurture 1,000 entrepreneurial entities and gather 10,000 innovative talents, striving to develop a northern cluster for artificial intelligence innovation and entrepreneurship.
On October 9, the Information Office of Shandong Provincial People's Government held a press conference to interpret the Plan for Building Shandong into a Strong Sports Province during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period.
Participants will share insights and discuss trends in cutting-edge fields including marine economic development, scientific and technological innovation, AI-driven development and blue finance. Achievements such as 2026 China Ocean Development Index and World Marine Economic Development Report 2026 will be released.
In the first half of this year, Shandong province has stayed committed to forging ahead and shouldering greater responsibilities. The provincial economy maintained steady growth with improved quality amid progress, pressing forward against headwinds, and successfully accomplished half-year economic targets ahead of schedule.
Shandong held a press conference on college entrance examinations on June 3. In 2026, the province registered 1.034 million Gaokao applicants, including 761,000 for the summer Gaokao; among them, 720,000 will sit the exam from June 7 to 10 across 150 exam districts, 410 test centers and 24,380 exam classrooms. Candidates can download admission tickets online starting June 1. Only valid ID cards or photo-bearing temporary ID documents are accepted for entry, while digital IDs are not valid for exam admission.
The 7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit, co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and the People's Government of Shandong Province, will be held in Qingdao from June 15 to 17. Under the theme Joining Hands for Innovation and a Bright Future in the 15th Five-Year Plan Period, it demonstrates China's commitment to advancing high-standard opening-up and Shandong's resolve to deepen international cooperation.
Shandong Province saw its total imports and exports reach 1.17 trillion yuan in the first four months of 2026, up 3.6 year on year, according to customs statistics. Exports edged down 0.4% to 675.86 billion yuan, while imports grew 9.5% to 493.99 billion yuan.
On April 21, the Information Office of Shandong Provincial People's Government held a press conference to elaborate on the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of Shandong Province. Comprising 18 parts and 72 chapters, which are divided into three major sections, and 27 supporting key columns, the outline involves sectors such as artificial intelligence, digital economy, energy and transportation, and maps out a series of major platforms, key projects and landmark projects.
On April 21, the Information Office of Shandong Provincial People's Government held a special press conference in Jinan to introduce and interpret the key points of the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of Shandong Province.
