A technician of a smart spinning company maintains an automated circular knitting machine for high-grade fabrics in Jimo District of Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province, on March 25, 2025. Jimo District of Qingdao City has continuously guided private enterprises to increase R&D and investment in new technologies, new equipment and new processing technology in recent years. Meanwhile, with measures of meeting the employment needs of enterprises and providing skills training for the locals, the sustainable quality development of the textile and garment industry has been effectively promoted, and many local residents have got employed and seen their income increased. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)