“首轮中国-欧洲工商领袖和前高管对话”在南京举行

Core Insights - The dialogue between Chinese and European business leaders focused on new challenges and opportunities in China-Europe economic and trade relations, as well as deepening practical cooperation in key areas [1][4] Group 1: Economic and Trade Relations - Despite global geopolitical tensions and supply chain restructuring, China-Europe trade remains resilient, with bilateral trade expected to reach $787.5 billion in 2024, maintaining a historical high [4] - Industrial goods and intra-industry trade dominate the trade landscape, with significant complementarity in mid-to-high-end manufacturing, consumer goods, and technology products [4] - The importance of service trade is increasing, providing new momentum for China's service industry modernization and broad opportunities for EU companies in the Chinese market [4] Group 2: Strategic Cooperation - Both sides emphasize the importance of stabilizing China-Europe economic relations, expressing concerns that excessive politicization could harm market and supply chain interests [4] - There is a call for practical cooperation in areas such as digital technology, clean energy, energy storage, and green transformation [4] - The 50th anniversary of China-Europe diplomatic relations serves as both a historical reflection and a starting point for future collaboration, highlighting the need for consensus-building through communication and cooperation to address international complexities [4] Group 3: Future Outlook - The meeting resulted in the release of a think tank research report titled "Building a Future-Oriented New Strategic Partnership between China and Europe," outlining key areas for practical cooperation and future prospects [4]