综述｜共同谱写中国—中东欧国家经贸合作新篇章

Group 1 - The fourth China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Expo was held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, focusing on pragmatic cooperation in trade and investment [1][2] - Since 2012, trade between China and CEEC countries has grown at an annual rate of 8.8%, with imports from CEEC countries increasing by 7.4%, both surpassing China's overall trade growth [2] - In 2024, the bilateral trade volume is expected to reach $142.3 billion, marking a historical high with a year-on-year growth of 6.3% [2] Group 2 - The China-CEEC Expo serves as a significant platform for CEEC countries to access the vast Chinese market, with 126 agricultural products from 14 CEEC countries gaining access to China [2] - Infrastructure projects and cooperation in green and digital industries are highlighted as key areas of collaboration between China and CEEC countries [2][3] - The cooperation between Slovenia's Koper Port and Ningbo Port exemplifies the enhanced connectivity facilitating logistics and market access between China and CEEC countries [3] Group 3 - Chinese companies are increasingly collaborating with CEEC countries in green innovation sectors such as electric vehicles and battery manufacturing [3] - The changing international landscape and economic uncertainties present opportunities for China and CEEC countries to strengthen their partnership [3] - CEEC political and business leaders express a strong desire to deepen economic cooperation with China, emphasizing the need for long-term trust and collaboration [4]