Jinan CBD to become intl spotlight

Jinan is accelerating the construction of its Central Business District in Lixia district with the aim of becoming a renowned global business hub.

Designed by Singaporean urban planning master Liu Taige, SOM and McKinsey, the Jinan CBD spans 10 million square meters and is home to numerous high rise buildings that are over 100 meters in height.

The CBD, which is being developed and constructed by Fortune Global 500 companies such as Greenland, China Resources and Ping An, is focused on providing a modern and comfortable living environment for 500,000 people.

More than 500 headquarters and financial institutions, such as Shandong Energy Group, Lushang Group, Shandong Port Group, Shandong High-speed Group and Hang Fung Bank, have settled in the zone.

In addition, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the Singapore Financial Service Center and four major international accounting firms - KPMG, Ernst & Young, Pricewaterhouse Coopers and DTT - have established a presence in the Jinan CBD.

Included as a part of Jinan Area of China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone in 2019, Jinan CBD is becoming an important platform to showcase Jinan's reform and development achievements.