The city of Qingdao, China’s sailing city, was honored as the glamorous brand city of 2012, according to an annual award ceremony sponsored by the China Brand Communication Alliance on January 8. Themed “Brands Going Global,” the 2012 China Brand Annual Meeting invited officials, renowned entrepreneurs and scholars to discuss possibilities of improving the core competitiveness of Chinese enterprises and enhance China’s image through brand globalization. [Photo: liveqingdao.cn]