Core Insights - The 2026 "Nanjing Day" Economic and Trade Promotion Conference was held in Stuttgart, Germany, focusing on Smart Transportation, Smart Cities, and AI & Biopharmaceuticals, aiming to foster cooperation between China and Germany [1][3] Economic and Trade Relations - Germany is Nanjing's largest economic and trade partner in Europe, with 315 German-funded projects in Nanjing, $2.22 billion in utilized German capital, and over $730 million in contracted investment to Germany [4] - The total import and export volume between Nanjing and Germany exceeded $4.2 billion in 2025 [4] Industrial Cooperation - Nanjing has developed a significant Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle (NEV) supply chain, hosting over 500 enterprises involved in the entire lifecycle from manufacturing to battery recycling [5] - The conference saw the unveiling of the "Nanjing Investment Promotion Service Station (Germany)" and the signing of high-priority projects in NEVs and Artificial Intelligence [5] Strategic Initiatives - Nanjing is committed to its "Industrial Strong City" strategy, launching a Three-Year Action Plan for Investment Promotion in Germany, focusing on emerging industry clusters [6] - The event was jointly organized by the Nanjing Municipal Government and the Consulate General of the P.R.C. in Frankfurt, aiming to deepen sister-city ties and enhance Sino-German local cooperation [6]