第七届中国—北欧经贸合作论坛要来了 还能品中欧菜系、购中外潮品、感荆楚文化

Core Points - The China-Nordic Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum is the first and only long-term mechanism for economic and trade cooperation specifically targeting Nordic countries, having successfully held six sessions since 2018 [1][3] - The upcoming forum will take place from October 14 to 16 in Wuhan, Hubei, with the theme "Hubei as a Pivot, Smart Chain Globally," featuring an opening ceremony, five major events, and twelve thematic activities [1][3] Group 1 - The forum will highlight international participation and expand open cooperation, with Denmark as the guest country, bringing dozens of enterprises and institutions to participate [3][4] - The event will focus on technological innovation to empower industrial cooperation, emphasizing the application of artificial intelligence [3][4] - The forum aims to enhance market connectivity and expand trade cooperation, showcasing Hubei's geographical advantages and facilitating cross-border trade [3][4] Group 2 - Activities will include dialogues between Chinese and European entrepreneurs, as well as industry matching events in sectors like new energy vehicles and green energy [4] - The forum will also feature cultural experiences, such as a night of Danish and Chinese cuisine and a museum night, to promote cultural exchange [4] - Services will be enhanced for international guests, including foreign currency exchange and tax refund services [4] Group 3 - Trade between China and the five Nordic countries reached $53.17 billion in 2024, growing by 8.5%, with a year-on-year increase of 7.1% in the first eight months of this year [5][6] - Cumulative direct investment from the Nordic countries to China exceeds $15 billion, with Sweden and Denmark each investing over $5 billion [5][6] - Nordic companies view China as a key market for production, sales, and R&D, integrating deeply into local supply chains [6]