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On July 4, 2024, a delegation led by José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Chairman of the Europe-China Economic Cooperation and Development Council (ECECDC) and former Prime Minister of Spain, visited the Beijing China-Germany Industrial Park. The visit was accompanied by Cui Xiaohao, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Shunyi District Committee and District Mayor, as well as Pan Feng, President of Europe-China Economic Cooperation and Development Council (ECECDC), and other relevant officials. During the visit, the delegation viewed a promotional video of the Beijing China-Germany Industrial Park and examined the planning and construction model of the park. They received a comprehensive briefing on the park’s overall planning and development, service functions, and key enterprise projects, and conducted an on-site visit to the production line of the Bosch Industry 4.0 Innovation Center. Throughout the tour, Mayor Cui Xiaohao introduced Shunyi District’s locational advantages, industrial strengths, and future directions for industrial cooperation, with a focus on China–Europe economic and technological collaboration. He expressed the hope that, by leveraging the international cooperation model of the China-Germany Industrial Park, Shunyi would further strengthen close cooperation with international organizations, facilitate the implementation of industrial projects, promote two-way flows of talent, technology, and projects, and achieve mutual development. Zapatero highly commended the achievements of the Beijing China-Germany Industrial Park in advancing technological innovation, industrial development, and fostering an international business environment. He noted that the park has established an efficient and open platform for communication and exchange in China–Germany (Europe) economic and technological cooperation, promoting in-depth collaboration in key areas such as technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and green development. As a bridge for mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Europe, ECECDC also plays an important role in advancing China–Germany (Europe) win-win cooperation. He expressed the hope that both sides will further strengthen collaboration, fully leverage their respective strengths and resources, jointly deepen China–Germany (Europe) economic and technological cooperation and development, and open a new chapter of mutual benefit and shared success.

Recently, a delegation led by Wu Zhengping, Deputy Director-General of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Bureau, visited Spain to conduct economic and trade exchanges. During the visit, the delegation paid a courtesy visit to José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Chairman of the Europe-China Economic Cooperation and Development Council (ECECDC) and former Prime Minister of Spain The two sides held in-depth discussions on further deepening China–Spain economic and trade cooperation and jointly advancing the preparation for the 7th China International Import Expo.

During the same period, the delegation successfully hosted the 7th CIIE Promotion Conference in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Yao Jing, Chinese Ambassador to Spain; Wu Zhengping, Deputy Director-General of the CIIE Bureau; Carmen Jordán, Director of Innovation Industries at ICEX Spain Trade and Investment; Pablo López, Director of the Leading Brands of Spain Forum; and Li Feng, Deputy General Manager of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Europe) Ltd., attended the event and delivered speeches. Approximately 100 representatives from local business associations and enterprises participated in the promotion conference, engaging in exchanges on cooperation opportunities and sharing the benefits of the CIIE platform.

Remarks Delivered by Chinese Ambassador to Spain Yao Jing


Remarks Delivered by CIIE Deputy General Director Wu Zhengping


Wu Zhengping Meets with Zapatero

On the afternoon of May 21 local time, the China-Spain Business Conference was successfully held in Madrid. Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Chinese Ambassador to Spain Yao Jing, and Vice Chairman of CEATEC Pan Feng attended the meeting and delivered speeches. The conference announced the establishment of the Europe-China Economic Cooperation and Development Council, with Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero serving as the founding Chairman, and Pan Feng as the President. More than 60 representatives from Chinese and Spanish enterprises attended the meeting.