On May 31, a successful exchange event was held in Foshan for a German delegation of nearly 40 peopleled by Brigitte Zypries, former German Federal Minister of Economy and former Federal Minister of Justice. The delegation included members from prominent global corporations such as Deutsches Bank, KOLON, and BINZEL, as well as other hidden champions in the business area. Attendees of the event included Wen Xi, Deputy Mayor of Foshan, along with representatives from the Foshan Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, the Foshan Municipal Investment Promotion Bureau, the Management Committee of the Sino-German Industrial Service Zone (Sanlongwan Sci-Tech City), and the Foshan Municipal Investment Promotion Working Group in Suzhou.

Sino-German Partnership: Shared pursuit of cooperation

Wen Xi introduced the situation of Sino-German cooperation in Foshan during her speech. She mentioned that this year marks the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Germany and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. As a front-line city in China's opening up and a key city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Foshan has always insisted on pragmatic cooperation with Germany in various fields, including economic and trade exchanges, and has landed a number of high-quality large projects in the German manufacturing industry, such as FAW-Volkswagen, KUKA Robotics, and SEW Group. The Sino-German Industrial Service Zone in Foshan has become a demonstration platform for German small and medium-sized enterprises, production service institutions, and cooperation with South China. In the future, Foshan will be more open and inclusive, welcoming more German enterprises to visit Foshan and continue to write more success stories.

Wen Xi, Deputy Mayor of Foshan, delivers a speech.

Brigitte Zypries expressed her gratitude to the Foshan Municipal Government for the warm reception of the delegation in her speech. She said that this visit to Foshan was very meaningful, and the delegation not only learned about the vibrant economy, trade, and business of Foshan but also the charming cultural aspects of the city. Currently, the Sino-German Industrial Service Zone in Foshan is well-known in Germany, where the private economy is developed, and there are endless business opportunities. She believes that this trip will bring opportunities to German enterprises and provide commercial decision-making.

Brigitte Zypries, former German Federal Minister of Economy and former Federal Minister of Justice, delivered a speech.

Sharing Foshan Story with the World

Intangible Cultural Heritage

During the event, the Management Committee of the Sino-German Industrial Service Zone showcased the "Most Lingnan" cultural salon in the Greater Bay Area to the German delegation, using culture as a medium to tell the stories of Foshan. The event was held on a "Sanlongwan Cruise" ship, which featured stalls for cultural experiences such as paper cutting, lion heads, fish lanterns, and woodblock New Year paintings. These stalls were staffed by Foshan ICH inheritors who demonstrated their skills and taught the audience, impressing many German friends.

German delegation members experienced Foshan's intangible cultural heritage.

German delegation members experienced Foshan's intangible cultural heritage.

The "Shunde Cuisine Live Show" was a highlight of the event, where three culinary masters and inheritors showcased signature Shunde dishes such as colorful sauce eel noodles, Shunde stir-fried milk, and Chencun rice noodles, captivating the taste buds of the German delegation members.

Reporter | Eleanor

Revisor | Zoey, Lynn

Photo | Sino-German Industrial Services Zone (Sanlongwan)

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