Shandong (simplified Chinese: 山东; traditional Chinese: 山东; pinyin: Shāndōng; Wade-Giles: Shan-tung) is a coastal province of eastern People's Republic of China. Its abbreviation is Lǔ, after the state of Lu that existed here during the Spring and Autumn Period.

Shandong's name is literally translated as: east of the mountain, which refers to the province's location east of the Taihang Mountains. The province is located in the lower reaches of the Huang He (Yellow River) and extends out to sea in the form of the Shandong Peninsula. Shandong borders the Bohai Sea to the north, Hebei to the northwest, Henan to the west, Jiangsu to the south, and the Yellow Sea to the southeast; it also shares a very short border with Anhui, between Henan and Jiangsu.

A common nickname for Shandong is Qílǔ, after the state of Lu and state of Qi that existed here during the Spring and Autumn Period.

Shandong Province Rubber Industry Association has more than 170 member units now inside and outside the province. The scope of work covers: actively making comments and suggestions for the government to develop industry development planning, industry regulation, etc., from its foundation; assisting the government in the formulation of industry standards; implementation of brand strategy and cultivation and recommendation of famous brands; advocating science and technology innovation; promoting circular economy and energy conservation and emissions reduction; organizing enterprises to deal with international trade frictions; conducting economic and technological exchanges and cooperation at home and abroad; holding trade exhibition and technical seminar; and organizing overseas study, exchange, and exhibition.