2009年8月8日至11日,奧運會舉辦1周年之際,以“提振中國信心,提升品牌價值”為主題的第三屆中國品牌節在青島國際會展中心隆重舉辦。20余個省市代表團打出了中國自主品牌的旗幟。5000余名與會者在品牌中國產業聯盟執行主席劉東華的帶領下,宣誓支持中國自主品牌。

第三屆中國品牌節評出十大品牌城市,青島位居榜首。青島的海爾集團、青島啤酒榮獲“叱咤全球的國家名片”,雙星集團當選“成熟穩健的常勝將軍”。
On August 8-11, the Third China Brand Festival kicked off at the Qingdao International Convention Center. Delegations from 20 provinces and municipalities attended the Festival and showcased the Chinese independent brands.
Among the 10 Chinese branded cities chosen at the Brand Festival, Qingdao ranks in top place. The Qingdao-based Haier Group and Tsingtao Beer were granted the honor of \"National Business Card Amazing the World.\" Double Star Group was chosen as the \"Mature and Steady Ever Victorious General.\"