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d by Japan again during the Second World War. After World War II Qingdao served as the headquarters of the Western Pacific Fleet of the US Navy. The USS Alaska, allowed by the KMT, occupied Tsingtao, China in October 1945. On June 2nd, 1949, the CCP39。s Red Army entered Qingdao City。 Shandong and Qingdao39。s municipalities have been under PRC control since that time. As one of China39。s most important independent coastal cities with state planning and budgeting powers including provincial power in economic management, the city has recently experienced rapid growth. The Qingdao Economic and Technological Development Zone (QETDZ), located in Huangdao, along with the new Central Business District (CBD) near the Qingdao International Marina amp。 Water Sports Center, east of May 4th Square and the city government building, bine to form Shandong39。s premier coastal business Mecca. Its major industries include trade, light industry, pharmaceuticals, tourism and oceanography research. Qingdao is well known for its European architecture and attractive coastal landscape. With its abundance of natural beauty and growing human resources, the yearround schedule of tourist attractions and events, coupled with numerous tourist facilities as well as an extensive public transportation network, make Qingdao an ideal tourist destination both at home and abroad. In 2008, Qingdao hosted the Sailing Regattas of the 29th Olympic Games as well as the 13th Paralympic Games and in 2009 weled sailors from the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR 20082009). In FebruaryMarch 2010 Qingdao will once again wele the sailors of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Gay and lesbianfriendly, professional licensed tour guides in Beijing, Xi39。an, Chengde, Xinjiang and Pingyao. Discreet, individual tours for discerning travelers. Day and night tours. Customize a tour for you and your friends at no extra cost. Explore each city39。s best places for eating, shopping and nightlife. Speedy reply with helpful advice and itinerary suggestions. Utopia Member Discount12 / 12