"Blue Silicon" was mentioned three times in the report on government work. When mentioned the construction of core area of Blue Silicon, the report proposes to promote the construction of national marine laboratory research platform and accelerate the program of national deep-sea base and Shandong University Qingdao Campus to improve its capability for research and development and commercializing achievements. [File photo]

"Blue Silicon" was mentioned three times in the report on government work. When mentioned the construction of core area of Blue Silicon, the report proposes to promote the construction of national marine laboratory research platform and accelerate the program of national deep-sea base and Shandong University Qingdao Campus to improve its capability for research and development and commercializing achievements. Peng Xuanming, director of Qingdao Institute of Marine Geology said when interviewed by reporters that the combustible ice lab has been completed and instruments and equipment will be installed this year.

Core district of Blue Silicon has become the 5th demonstration base for improving marine industry by technology. It is also identified as East Asia blue knowledge and technology platform and "Qingdao Blue Silicon Development Plan" has received joint approval from NDRC, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and State Oceanic Administration. Blue Silicon is officially written in "The Twelfth Five Year Plan of National Marine Economy". Up to now, its core area has received investment of over 20 billion yuan and an area of 5.9 million square meters is under construction.