From May 22 to 25, Ningbo on the Chinese mainland hosts the 4th China-CEEC Expo, a frontline window into 13 years of collaboration between the Chinese mainland and Central and Eastern European countries. More than a showcase for cutting-edge technologies, the event highlights the deepening ties that fuel innovation across borders.
It all traces back to 2018, when Ningbo launched its "Science and Technology Innovation 2025" plan. Aiming to boost high-quality development, the initiative zeroed in on new energy vehicles, graphene and other leading-edge industries\u0014while courting national platforms like technology innovation centers to set up shop in the city.
That vision took shape in June 2020 with the opening of the China-CEEC industrial park. In 2022, Ningbo welcomed the China CEE Innovation Cooperation Research Center, a national-level hub proposed by President Xi Jinping at the China-CEEC Summit. By August 2024, two-way investment projects between Ningbo and the region had hit 196\u0014led by outbound investments in auto parts and high-end equipment.
This year\u0019s expo brings together innovators and investors for interactive forums, startup showcases and live demos\u0014from EV prototypes powered by graphene-enhanced batteries to advanced manufacturing machinery. Thought leaders and changemakers can dive into data-driven panels on sustainable development and global supply chains.
Beyond tech, visitors can explore cultural showcases featuring CEE design trends, local cuisines and entrepreneurial success stories. For traveling professionals and digital nomads, Ningbo offers an immersive, sustainable journey through an industrial lab that lives and breathes innovation.
With its mix of storytelling, data insights and hands-on experiences, the 4th China-CEEC Expo proves that when two regions connect through shared goals, they can chart a bold, collaborative future.
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