Industry & Enterprise News

Jinan’s Retail Boom: From IKEA to Sam’s Club, City’s Commercial Landscape Enters New Era

From IKEA and Hang Lung Plaza to Sam’s Club, Longfor Paradise Walk, and China Resources MixC, Jinan’s commercial map is expanding at unprecedented speed, reshaping consumer habits and redefining urban vitality. As Jinan positions itself as a model for modern urban commerce, the transformation of its shopping districts underscores a deeper trend: the integration of business, culture, and community in shaping the future of city life.

Tourism Sep 06, 2025

Jinan’s Dikou Fruit Market: From Local Trading Hub to Modern Agricultural Wholesale Pioneer

In the heart of Jinan’s Tianqiao District, the Dikou Fruit Wholesale Market has become a vital pillar of the city’s food supply and a model for the transformation of traditional commerce in Shandong Province. Established in 1986, the market has grown from a modest trading area of simple stalls into a provincial-level standardized agricultural wholesale hub handling more than 800,000 tons of fruit annually.

Enterprise Sep 06, 2025

Jinan Central Business District Accelerates Development with Landmark Projects, Enterprise Services, and Strategic Partnerships

Jinan Central Business District (CBD), the city’s flagship urban development zone, is rapidly advancing its role as a hub for finance, commerce, and innovation, with new infrastructure, enterprise services, and strategic collaborations driving growth.

Tourism Sep 08, 2025

Jinan’s Semiconductor Industry Accelerates with Breakthroughs in Core Technology and Full-Chain Ecosystem

Semiconductor technology, the backbone of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and quantum computing, is powering global digital transformation. In recent years, Jinan High-tech Zone has emerged as a rising hub for third-generation semiconductor materials, building a collaborative ecosystem of industry, academia, and research.

Industry Aug 26, 2025

Jay Chou’s “Mr. Zhou” Sculpture Debuts in Jinan: Seven City Landmarks to Launch IP Installations

Anticipation for Jay Chou’s 2025 Carnival World Tour continues to soar in Jinan. On August 26, tickets for the second release sold out instantly on the Maoyan ticketing platform, once again proving the singer’s unparalleled popularity.

Tourism Aug 27, 2025

Jinan’s Pilot Zone Nurtures Nearly 700 SMEs in E-commerce, Cloud Computing, Big Data, and AI

Jinan’s New Growth Driver Conversion Pilot Zone, a key platform under China’s Yellow River national strategy, has incubated nearly 700 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in fields such as e-commerce, cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence, according to information released at a press conference on Thursday.

Industry Aug 28, 2025

Jinan Accelerates Its “Path to the Stars”: Rocket and Satellite Manufacturing Base Takes Shape

Once known as a steel giant, Jinan Iron and Steel Group (Jigang) is now reshaping itself into a key player in China’s booming commercial aerospace sector. The group has unveiled plans to build a heavy-lift rocket headquarters and assembly base in the Jinan Lingang Economic Development Zone — a move that places Jinan among the few Chinese cities equipped with both satellite assembly and rocket assembly capabilities.

Industry Aug 30, 2025

Jinan Pioneers Smart Agriculture and Agri-Tourism Integration, Setting a Model for Rural Revitalization

In Jinan, farming is no longer synonymous with back-breaking labor under the scorching sun. Instead, fields are increasingly managed by sensors, cloud platforms, and intelligent irrigation systems. The city is emerging as a national leader in digital agriculture and agri-tourism integration, redefining the future of farming and rural development.

Industry Sep 05, 2025

What is Jinan famous for? Is Jinan worth visiting? (Recommended tourist destinations)

Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, is often called the “City of Springs” — and for good reason. With 1,209 natural springs and nearly 1,000 named ones, it is a city where history, culture, and nature converge. This summer, Jinan once again proved its charm, securing a spot in China’s Top 10 cultural tourism cities and ranking.

Tourism Sep 05, 2025

Jinan City Investment and iSoftStone Deepen Strategic Cooperation to Boost Regional Digital Economy

On September 2, Jinan City Investment Group Co., Ltd. (Jinan City Investment) and iSoftStone Information Technology (Group) Co., Ltd. (iSoftStone) signed a strategic cooperation agreement to advance the city’s ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI), computing power infrastructure, and digital economy development.

Industry Sep 06, 2025

Bond Laser: From Jinan to the World, a Champion of China’s Intelligent Manufacturing

Founded in 2008, the company has grown into a world-leading provider of intelligent laser processing solutions, employing more than 3,000 people and serving customers in over 180 countries and regions. From 2019 to 2024, Bond Laser achieved a rare milestone: six consecutive years ranked No.1 worldwide in sales of high-power (1,000W and above) laser cutting machines.

Industry Sep 14, 2025