# Qingdao
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Shandong Joins China’s Trillion-Yuan Club — Big Enough to Rival Small Countries
Shandong’s 2025 GDP surpassed RMB 10.3 trillion, converting to roughly $1.48 trillion and placing the province among mid-ranked national economies. The milestone reflects a combination of a comprehensive industrial base, aggressive capacity restructuring, growing innovation capabilities and regional coordination, while leaving significant environmental and structural challenges to address.
China’s New 054B Frigate Marks First Year of Operational Integration for a More Networked Navy
The PLA Navy’s first 054B frigate, Luohe (545), has completed its first year of service after commissioning in January 2025, conducting repeated live-fire drills and routine at-sea training. The class is intended to enhance early warning, information processing and integrated combat functions, making it a force-multiplier within fleet networks rather than a standalone game-changer.