Core Points - China and Nordic countries have maintained a strong economic and trade cooperation, with trade volume steadily expanding and bilateral investment remaining active [1] - In 2024, trade volume between China and the five Nordic countries is projected to reach $53.17 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.5% [1] - From January to August 2023, trade volume reached $37.96 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 7.1%, more than double the growth rate of trade between China and Europe during the same period [1] - The structure of bilateral trade is continuously optimizing, with pharmaceuticals and precision machinery being the main exports from Nordic countries to China [1] - Nordic companies have invested over $15 billion in China, with Sweden and Denmark each contributing more than $5 billion, positioning them among the top European investors [1] - The electric vehicle and battery industries have emerged as new hotspots for cooperation, with Nordic regions becoming crucial markets for Chinese electric vehicle and battery companies [1] Event Summary - The 7th China-Nordic Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum is scheduled to be held from October 14 to 16 in Wuhan, Hubei, focusing on high-quality development of economic relations [2] - The forum will feature a main guest country, Denmark, which will organize numerous enterprises and institutions to participate [2] - The event is the first and only long-term mechanism for economic cooperation specifically targeting Nordic countries, co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and the Hubei Provincial Government [2]