The city of Qingdao, one of the key hubs of China's international economic cooperation, has become the next point of the AKTAWA team's business program. The visit took place as part of the development of Russian-Chinese partnerships and the practical implementation of initiatives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

The purpose of the trip went far beyond the protocol exchange of visits. Applied issues became the focus of attention.: how to use the SCO institutional platforms to create sustainable B2B supplies between Russian and Chinese companies in the current external economic environment

Working meeting on the SCO platform in Qingdao;

The key event of the visit was a working discussion with representatives of the SCO platform in Qingdao. The parties focused on mechanisms to support cross-border trade and practical tools that allow businesses to more effectively enter the markets of Russia and China.

During the meeting, the following issues were discussed:

• support of companies at all stages of international expansion,
• reducing administrative and operational barriers,
• the role of digital solutions and institutional intermediaries in building trust between partners.

A special emphasis was placed on the applied value of the SCO formats — not as a declarative international structure, but as a working ecosystem capable of providing real business contacts, launching pilot deals and developing long-term partnerships.

SCO Demonstration Center: showcase of business opportunities

As part of the business program, the AKTAWA team also visited the SCO Demonstration Center in Qingdao, a specialized platform focused on practical business interaction.

The Center provides companies with the opportunity to:

• to present products and technological solutions,
• get consulting support on foreign economic activity issues,
• establish direct contacts with potential partners, logistics and service operators.

For AKTAWA, this format is of particular interest as a point of integration of digital B2B tools with the institutional infrastructure. This combination makes it possible to accelerate the launch of joint projects and reduce transactional and operational risks.

Session results

Following the meetings, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in expanding cooperation, primarily in the fields of industry, logistics and international trade. The visit to Qingdao was part of a broader strategy by AKTAWA to strengthen its presence at key Chinese business venues and develop applied cooperation within the framework of SCO initiatives.

AKTAWA consistently forms an ecosystem of international cooperation, in which the emphasis is not on declarations, but on working tools, real deals and sustainable partnerships.