??? THE city government has approved the development plan of the new economic development zone and “blue silicon valley” in its west coast. ????The “blue silicon valley” will include the science and technology town in Laoshan District, the main park of the high-tech zone in northern Jiaozhou Bay. ????The city’s Party chief, Li Qun, said it is an important decision by the city government to plan and construct the new economic development zone and the “blue silicon valley,” which is also an exploration in giving full play to the city’s advantages. ????The construction will optimize the Shandong city’s resources and industrial layout. ????The city will soon start the implementation of the development plan, establishing management committees for the two projects. ????In addition, the city will push ahead with some key projects, introducing large institutions and enterprises to the planned areas.(Li Hao, Zhang Yu) | 