CHONGQING, China, April 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from iChongqing
- On April 14, an economic
delegation comprising top executives from leading German
companies such as Siemens, Mercedes Benz, and BMW arrived
in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality with German
Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
In the afternoon, the delegation held talks with Yuan
Jiajun, Secretary of the CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee,
and Hu Henghua, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Chongqing Municipal
Committee and Mayor of Chongqing Municipal People's Government.
During the meeting, chairpersons and CEOs from eleven German
companies offered opinions and suggestions on enhancing practical
cooperation with Chongqing.
The executives praised Chongqing for its economic and social
progress, highlighting its excellent living conditions and
substantial market potential.
They expressed a keen interest in establishing partnerships in
the digital economy, green and low-carbon development, modern
manufacturing, and technological innovation.
After the meeting, the delegation visited Testbed 2, a
local art venue in Chongqing. They
toured a cultural and creative shop that showcased various
items, including clothing, postcards, and brooches, all reflecting
the unique city culture.
In an interview with Bridging News, Mr. Oliver
Zipse, Chairman of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, shared
his pride in BMW's long-term relationship with Chongqing.
He said Chongqing is an
important market, particularly for their new electric vehicles.
They are eager to expand cooperation with the city.
Mr. Ola Källenius, Chairman of Mercedes-Benz Group
AG, commended Chongqing for
its economic strength and solid industrial foundation.
He remarked that Chongqing is
a lively and industrial city. It's one of the economic engines
in China.
He highlighted that Chongqing
has one of the largest industrial clusters in China, featuring numerous supply bases. "It's
impossible not to do business with Chongqing," he added.
Additionally, the delegation enjoyed Chongqing's unique tourism and cultural
offerings. Dr. Roland Emil Busch,
Chairman of Siemens AG, shared his appreciation for Chinese
cuisine.
Franziska Brantner, Parliamentary State Secretary at the
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate
Action, purchased two creative product brooches even using
WeChat Pay, a popular mobile payment method in China.
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