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第七届中国—北欧经贸合作论坛拓展合作新空间—— “坚定了我们长期扎根、深耕发展的决心”
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-10-15 22:06

Core Insights - The "Global Import Boutique Exhibition" in Wuhan attracted significant consumer interest, showcasing over 300 selected products from more than 50 European brands, particularly highlighting Nordic specialties [1][2] - The China-Nordic Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum, held in Wuhan, featured participation from over 200 Fortune 500 companies and emphasized the long-standing trade relationships between China and Nordic countries [2][3] - Hubei province is positioning itself as an international consumption center, with a retail sales total of 1.7 trillion RMB in the first eight months of the year, reflecting a growth rate of 5.7%, surpassing the national average [3] Company Highlights - IKEA has established a comprehensive value chain in China over the past 27 years, with its Wuhan store attracting 5 million visitors annually, indicating strong local consumer engagement [1] - Maersk has maintained a presence in Wuhan since 1999, providing integrated logistics services, and expresses confidence in the Chinese market's potential for European businesses [1][2] Trade and Investment Data - In the first eight months of this year, trade between China and the five Nordic countries reached 37.96 billion USD, with a year-on-year growth of 7.1%, significantly outpacing the growth of trade between China and Central Europe [2] - Cumulative direct investment from Nordic countries in China exceeds 15 billion USD, with Sweden and Denmark each contributing over 5 billion USD, ranking them among the top European investors [2]