Qingdao, a city of almost 8 million people, is a major seaport and commercial centre.

Its International Exhibition Centre regularly hosts to large business trade fairs, covering a range of diverse business sectors, from food to construction, textiles to engineering. This October, the city  welcomed hundreds of Chinese and European businesses to the inaugural China International Cyclic (CIC) Economy Expo.

This three day event is tailored for businesses operating in the Renewable Energy Technology and Sustainable Environment sectors. The activities covered include Recycling, Environmental Protection, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Wave Energy, Waste Water Treatment, Air Protection, Waste Management, Energy Saving Construction and Ecological Agriculture.