THE economy in Qingdao grew rapidly in the first three quarters of this year. New achievements were made in investment, exports, the service industry and agriculture. Key investment and construction projects were promoted to attract more investors and enterprisers, while the development of manufacturing and service industries helped micro and small enterprisers solve their problems in operation. Preferential policies were made to help develop new industry and promote industrial upgrading and the development of the blue economy grew fast due to the support of the city's government and the Central government. The city also helped companies promote foreign trade open international markets. More measures were taken to attract foreign investment in the first three quarters. (Wang Yuanyuan, Shen Junlin) | 