专访爱尔兰投资局张哲伟：爱尔兰可扮演中企走出去的“安全港”

Group 1: Core Insights - Ireland is the only English-speaking country in the EU using the Euro, facilitating Chinese companies' access to the entire EU market [1] - The visit of Irish Prime Minister Martin to China from January 4 to 8 is significant for the future development of China-Ireland and China-EU relations [3][4] - The bilateral trade volume between China and Ireland has quadrupled since the establishment of a mutually beneficial strategic partnership in 2012, with a projected trade volume of $23.42 billion in 2024 [2] Group 2: Trade and Investment Dynamics - China is Ireland's fourth-largest trading partner, and Ireland has maintained a trade surplus with China for several years [5] - In 2023, China's direct investment in Ireland reached $380 million, with a total investment stock of $2.04 billion by the end of the year [6] - The trade structure between China and Ireland is highly complementary, with China importing high-value, knowledge-intensive products from Ireland and exporting machinery and textiles [2][5] Group 3: Opportunities and Challenges - The cooperation prospects between China and the EU are vast, particularly in green transition and digital governance, despite existing trade frictions [3][6] - Ireland's stable investment environment and favorable tax policies, including a corporate tax rate of 12.5%, make it an attractive destination for foreign investment [8] - The shift in Chinese investment in Ireland has diversified from primarily financial services to include high-tech, internet, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace sectors [7]