Chang Jiang Ri Bao·2025-10-16 00:30Core Insights - The 2025 China-Nordic Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum attracted over 200 Fortune 500 companies and numerous domestic leading enterprises, highlighting a trend of companies leveraging this international platform to establish a presence in Wuhan [1][2] - Companies are drawn to Wuhan due to its convenient logistics, abundant talent pool, and significant market potential, creating a favorable environment for cross-border e-commerce [1] - Leading enterprises showcased their global strategies, with Gree Electric Appliances' chairman emphasizing the company's commitment to being a defender of Chinese manufacturing and promoting green, environmentally friendly, and energy-saving products in the Nordic region [1] Company and Industry Developments - Over the past six forums, more than 200 cooperation projects have been signed, including key projects like the Fushi high-end drinking water production base and the Linster Longhua base, indicating a strong interest in establishing operations in the region [1] - Collaborations in smart driving between Dongfeng Motor and Nordic companies, as well as joint research and development projects between Wuhan Optics Valley and Swedish biopharmaceutical firms, are contributing to the upgrade of Hubei's industrial structure towards high-end, intelligent, and green development [1] - The current forum features over ten specialized matchmaking activities focused on new energy vehicles and green energy, providing a broader platform for communication and cooperation for companies settling in Wuhan [2]