商务部：电动汽车及电池产业成为中国与北欧国家经贸合作新热点

Core Insights - The China-Nordic Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum has been successfully held six times since 2018, promoting trade and investment between China and Nordic countries [2] - The upcoming forum will take place from October 14 to 16 in Wuhan, focusing on attracting high-end resources from Nordic countries [2] - The electric vehicle and battery industry has emerged as a new hotspot for cooperation between China and Nordic countries [3] Trade and Investment Growth - Trade volume between China and the five Nordic countries reached $53.17 billion in 2024, an increase of 8.5% [3] - From January to August 2024, trade volume was $37.96 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of 7.1%, more than double the growth rate of trade between China and Europe [3] - Nordic countries have invested over $15 billion in China, with Sweden and Denmark each contributing over $5 billion, ranking among the top European investors [3] Regional Development in Hubei - Hubei has established 775 European-funded enterprises, utilizing $4 billion in European investment [1] - The province is actively promoting projects to attract European investment, ensuring efficient connections between quality projects and capital [1] - Hubei's economic zones have seen over 30% growth in foreign investment in the first eight months of the year [5] Strategic Initiatives - Hubei has developed a comprehensive system for attracting European investment, focusing on precision and high-level engagement [4] - The province has implemented policies to enhance the investment environment, including pilot programs for foreign investment and open dialogues with foreign enterprises [5] - Collaborations with major European companies like EDF and Siemens are highlighted as key projects in Sino-European cooperation [4]