“首轮中国-欧洲工商领袖和前高官对话”在南京举行

Core Insights - The "First Round of China-Europe Business Leaders and Former Officials Dialogue" was held in Nanjing, focusing on new challenges and opportunities in China-Europe economic and trade relations [1] - A think tank report titled "Building a Future-Oriented New Strategic Partnership between China and Europe" was released, outlining key areas for practical cooperation [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 historical highs [1] - Industrial goods and intra-industry trade dominate, with significant complementarity in mid-to-high-end manufacturing, consumer goods, and technology products [1] - The importance of service trade is increasing, providing new momentum for China's service industry modernization and offering EU companies broad opportunities in the Chinese market [1] Cooperation Areas - European representatives emphasized the importance of stabilizing China-Europe economic relations, expressing concerns that excessive politicization could harm market and supply chain interests [1] - Both sides are encouraged to seize opportunities for practical cooperation in digital technology, clean energy, energy storage, and green transformation [1] - There is a strong willingness from both China and Europe to promote economic cooperation and stabilize bilateral relations [1]