Kashgar Goes to Qingdao: 200 Enterprises Attend, 5 Deals Signed Worth ¥66M

On March 17, 2026, the Kashgar EDZ held its "Silk Road New Chapter · Qingdao-Kashgar Win-Win" investment promotion conference in Qingdao's West Coast New Area. Nearly 200 entrepreneurs, business association representatives, and media from across Shandong attended to explore westward-opening opportunities.

Conference Highlights

• Kashgar EDZ Showcase Video — Direct visual impression of development vitality and investment potential
• Bingtuan Division "3+2" Industrial System — Display of business-friendly service environment
• Existing Investor Testimonial — Anputai International Logistics shared their real Kashgar investment experience
• One-on-One Deep Networking — Dedicated negotiation zones and closed-door roundtables answering policy, infrastructure, and setup questions

Signed Agreements

Following in-depth negotiations, the EDZ signed 5 project framework agreements with Shandong enterprises across three sectors:

• Trade & Logistics — Leveraging Kashgar's Central Asia hub advantage
• New Energy & New Materials — Bonded zone policies supporting industrial transfer
• Deep Processing of Agricultural Products — Xinjiang's rich agricultural resources + Shandong's processing technology

Total projected investment: ¥66 million, injecting strong momentum into Qingdao-Kashgar industrial integration.

2026 Investment Promotion Overview

Combined Qingdao + Hangzhou conferences have yielded 11 signed projects exceeding ¥100M total, covering headquarters economy, cross-border e-commerce, digital trade, logistics, new energy/materials, and food processing. Eastern coastal enterprises are accelerating their "westward march" into Kashgar.

What This Means for Foreign Investors

• Dual-Direction Outreach — The EDZ is simultaneously targeting Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Rim, reflecting sustained investment momentum
• Industrial Transfer Trend — Shandong manufacturing + Xinjiang location + Central Asia markets = complete value chain
• Peer Validation — Existing enterprises like Anputai provide real-world credibility
• White-Glove Service — Closed-door sessions + dedicated tracking ensure barrier-free setup for foreign businesses