The Department of Industry and Information Technology of Shandong Province evaluated the applicants for the Construction of Shandong Province's Pilot Bases (Industrial Zones) for Comprehensive Utilization of Industrial Resources in 2025. Following local self-nomination, municipal-level recommendation, expert review, public announcement, and other procedures, eight counties (county-level cities and districts) were selected: Feicheng County-level City, Gangcheng District of Jinan City, Chiping District of Liaocheng City, Zoucheng County-level City, Zhaoyuan County-level City, Zouping County-level City, Taierzhuang District of Zaozhuang City, and Zhoucun District of Zibo City.
Shandong Province encourages eligible cities to formulate supporting policies and assists enterprises within the pilot bases (industrial zones) in adopting advanced technologies and equipment, thus continuously enhancing the management levels with a more intelligent, refined, and specialized approach while effectively playing their demonstration, leading, and catalytic role in regional development.