Taicang showcased its robust industrial ecosystem and expanded its European cooperation network at the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) held in Xiamen from Sept 8 to 11.

Taicang has established a solid foundation in Sino-German collaboration and has actively engaged with investment promotion agencies and global enterprises from Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland.

As a highlight of the event, Taicang participated as a distinguished guest in the 5th anniversary symposium of the China-Europe Enterprise Alliance. The symposium reflected on five years of bilateral development and introduced the Xiamen Initiative.

Taicang representative makes a presentation on the city's environment for Sino-German cooperation. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]

At the "Invest in Jiangsu" equity investment matchmaking session, Taicang highlighted its strengths in smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and green low-carbon development within the Sino-German (Taicang) Industrial Cooperation Demonstration Zone. Local enterprise Kunrun Shengyan also presented its core technologies and market prospects through a project roadshow.

Furthermore, Taicang broadened its outreach by connecting with DSBP Consultants to foster trade ties with the Netherlands and by exploring green, low-carbon, and smart manufacturing opportunities with German firms such as Schultz Paints and C4 Laser Technology.

As guests at the China-Finland Economic and Trade Cooperation events and the Life Sciences and Healthcare Investment Dialogue, representatives of Taicang's biomedical industry discussed cross-border investment frameworks with European and Chinese institutional investors.