In a move signaling growing Euro-Asia engagement, Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić Radman, will travel to China from July 20 to 22. The invitation from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, announced by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, sets the stage for deepening ties between Zagreb and Beijing.
Radman’s three-day visit arrives at a pivotal moment as Croatia prepares to host upcoming European and global events and China continues its Belt and Road expansions. During meetings in Beijing and Shanghai, Radman is expected to discuss trade partnerships, sustainable infrastructure projects, and cultural exchanges that resonate with both nations’ long-term strategic goals.
Strengthening Diplomatic Bridges
This trip marks the first high-level exchange between Croatia and China since Zagreb joined the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy, highlighting shared interests in maritime security and digital economy. Wang Yi and Radman are set to explore collaborative frameworks in green technology, student mobility, and tourism — vital to young global citizens and digital nomads eyeing Europe-Asia pathways.
From Ports to Startups
Croatia’s Adriatic ports have seen rising activity from Chinese investors looking to tap into Central Europe. Data from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade shows a 15% uptick in shipments to Croatia over the past year, underlining the potential for logistics and tech startups to flourish along this corridor.
Radman’s agenda also includes meetings with business leaders and university representatives to foster innovation partnerships. As interest grows in sustainable travel and immersive cultural experiences, both countries aim to streamline visa processes and launch joint pilot programs for young entrepreneurs and students.
By bringing together diplomatic dialogue, economic data, and cultural insights, Radman’s China visit promises to open new chapters in Croatia-China relations. Stay tuned as myglobalnews.net follows this story and breaks down its real-world impact for our global audience.
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