This April, Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis traveled to the Chinese mainland from April 24–25 to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties. His agenda? A high‑stakes meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a press conference at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing where innovation and advanced manufacturing took center stage.
Cassis underscored how both nations can leverage strengths in robotics, AI and sustainable technologies to drive the next wave of economic growth. “Our shared vision for cutting‑edge research and green manufacturing will be the cornerstone of deeper collaboration,” he noted.
Trade between Switzerland and the Chinese mainland has grown through decades of steady partnership. Now, Cassis hopes to add a digital chapter with joint R&D projects, startup incubators and tech exchanges. He pointed to opportunities in clean energy solutions and smart factories as prime areas for Swiss expertise.
Looking ahead, Cassis expects upcoming dialogues to broaden academic partnerships and deepen ties in finance and trade. He’s optimistic that this milestone visit will pave the way for a more resilient, forward‑thinking alliance—one built on innovation, sustainability and mutual respect.
As young global citizens and entrepreneurs watch these developments, the China-Switzerland relationship stands as a model for tech diplomacy in a rapidly evolving world.
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Swiss FM's expectations for future of country's ties with China
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