Hiroki Nozoe (Japanese), General Manager of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Haier (Qingdao) Air-Conditioners Co. Ltd.

　“Our company was co-established by the well-known Haier Group and the 100-yerar-old Mitsubishi Heavy Industry. Now the company has entered its 8^th year of operation. For the past 8 years. Qingdao municipal government has been encouraging foreign investment and has formulated a variety of preferential policies, so that we have a favorable investment environment. Our company profit is stable. Here, I’d just like to express my deep gratitude to Qingdao municipal government.

　Qingdao is an attractive open coastal city. The economic activities, living conditions, infrastructure construction all develop vigorously and healthily here. I hope Qingdao will develop better than other will make further progress in its software environment so as to become an international metropolis.”

　L. Dennis Kozlowski (American), President and General Manager of TYCO Electronics AMP Qingdao Ltd.

　“Qingdao is a beautiful city. It has not only charming beaches and natural scenery, but also favorable conditions for enterprise development. Qingdao municipal government has created a wonderful climate for foreign investment with its encouraging policies. What’s more, their high working efficiency and practical attitudes give us confidence to invest in Qingdao. I believe that we have made a wise decision by establishing TYCO Electronics AMP subsidiary company in Qingdao Huanhai Development Zone.”

　Mr. Ryu Kyun (Korean), General Manager of Kumhoo Foods (Qingdao) Co. Ltd.

     　“Not only is Qingdao beautiful for its natural environment. But also it possesses unparalleled investment environment. Geographically, Qingdao is located in China’s eastern coast and is near Korea and Japan. It enjoys a  pleasant climate, advanced transportation by air, land and sea, and substantial labor resources. All these natural conditions are favorable to foreign investment. As to the investment climate, Qingdao always goes all out to provide foreign investors with convenient services by formulating relevant Preferential policies and regulations to support enterprises.

　Kumhoo Foods (Qingdao) Co.Ltd has achieved remarkable progress in a short time under the support of Qingdao municipal government. We are very pleased at having chosen Qingdao as our investment place.”

　Mr. Terence Redfern (British), General Manager of Rhein Chemie (Qingdao) Ltd

　“In 1993, Rhein Chemie came to China to look for partners in Qingdao, Shanghai, Nanjing and Tianjin. We received great support form Qingdao municipal government. In addition to that, Qingdao also satisfied us with its completed infrastructure, clean environment, highly skilled labor force and well developed management. Therefore, We chose Qingdao as our cooperator. We have never been baffled by problems that can not be resolved through friendly negotiation.”

　Mr.Lee Sung Rae (Korean),General Manager of Qingdao Kohap CO. Ltd.

　“Qingdao has a beautiful natural environment. It has a pleasant climate, completed infrastructure, and abundant labor resources. Its perfect regional advantages and investment climate play an important role in attracting foreign investment.

　Our company has been receiving great support from Qingdao municipal government since its establishment in 1996. Based on the successful first phase investment of USD 130 million, the second phase investment of USD 60 million has been made in January 2001. Presently, our company is preparing for the third and fourth phases of investment. At the same time, our company has established a good reputation and was awarded AAA Credit Certificate by China Construction Band. I honestly feel the happiness for our company’s constant development in Qingdao.”