Author: Franziska Walther

Alentejo Region and Dalian Met for Cooperation in Blue Economy and Green Port Initiatives

On November 22, representatives from the Alentejo Region and Dalian met to discuss the potential cooperation on the Blue Economy, focusing on the Green Port and low-carbon logistics for Blue Economy. The meeting integrated the experience gained through study visits in both China and Europe, aiming at future cooperative initiatives. Mr Daniel JANEIRO from Alentejo Regional Development Agency (ADRAL) introduced Alentejo's...

Synergies and Partnership for Sustainable Development: EU-China Urban and Regional Cooperation

IURC- China facilitated both EU and Chinese cities and regions for their commitment to sustainable goals like Agenda 2030 (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda. It enhanced cities and regions´ diplomatic and cooperative efforts in a decentralised approach, focusing on ecological transition, urban regeneration, and developing sustainable ecosystems. Distinctive policies aligning with global agendas IURC-China recognised the different approaches in...

Stuttgart Region’s Study Visit to Taicang: Enhancing Partnership in Low-Carbon Urban Development and Transit-Oriented Development

On November 2, 2023, Taicang City (Suzhou, China) and the Stuttgart Region in Germany officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This marked a significant step in the partnership between the two regions, emphasizing a joint commitment towards low-carbon urban districts and green economic initiatives. The MoU was formalized in the presence of Taicang's Mayor Xu Huadong and Stuttgart's Executive...

Chinese Delegation Visited Brussels and Ljubljana Region

From Oct. 22 to 29, A high-level delegation from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and cities of Zhengzhou, Hangzhou, Liuzhou, Chongqing, Taicang and Guangzhou, visited Brussels and Ljubljana Region, to participate in the IURC Final Event and for knowledge exchange in cultural and creative ecosystem and regional innovation with Ljubljana Urban Region. The delegation's visit was tightly packed...

Chinese Delegation Visited Brussels and Ljubljana Region

A high-level delegation from China, led by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and cities of Zhengzhou, Hangzhou, Liuzhou, Chongqing, Taicang and Guangzhou, visited Europe. The visit, starting October 22nd in Brussels, was a significant step in the ongoing efforts of the IURC-China program to enhance bilateral relations and knowledge exchange in urban and regional policy. The delegation's visit...

Bari, Bielsko-Biała, Sofia, Bacau County, Ljubljana Urban Region, Sisak Moslavina County and South Bohemia Visit Chongqing and Guangzhou

As a step forward to enhance EU-China urban and regional policy cooperation, a delegation Bari(Italy), Bielsko-Biała(Poland), Sofia(Bulgaria), Bacau County (Romania), Ljubljana Urban Region (Slovenia), Sisak Moslavina County (Croatia) and South Bohemia (Czech Republic) visited Chongqing and Guangzhou from September 17 to 22, 2023. This visit aimed to foster a deeper mutual understanding and collaborative learning in industrial transition and green...

Beijing, Dalian, Hangzhou and Zhengzhou Delegates Visit Lazio Region and Region of Western Greece

From July 16 to July 22, The representatives from Beijing, Dalian, Hangzhou and Zhengzhou embarked the first IURC-China delegation visit to Europe, focusing on exchanging best practices in sustainable agriculture, regional innovation, culture and tourism. The visit in Lazio Region (Italy) and Region of Western Greece (Greece) provided the delegation provided a glimpse of European regional development strategies and innovation...

Delegation from NCI-Bologna Visits Yangzhou to Deepen Cooperation

A renewed commitment to ecological, cultural, and urban sustainable development marked the three-day visit of a delegation from the NCI-Bologna to Yangzhou from August 23rd to 25th. The visit is a continuation of the ongoing collaboration that began during the IURC project, where the NCI-Bologna in Italy initiated a deep-seated partnership with Yangzhou. A highlight of this cooperation was the...

European Delegates visited Chinese Cities of Beijing, Zhengzhou and Hangzhou

From 2-7 July, the IURC facilitated an inaugural post-COVID study visit of European delegates from Fuenlabrada, Lazio region, Region of Western Greece, Alentejo Region, and Krapina-Zagorje county to China. This mission intended to strengthen the ties and cooperative actions between European and Chinese cities and regions in the areas of sustainable agriculture, cultural tourism and digital economy. During the visit,...

Kick-off Meeting for Biotech Collaboration between Santiago de Compostela and Chongqing

On June 21st, 2023, Santiago de Compostela and Chongqing kicked off a productive IURC-China working session—the session aimed to foster collaboration and explore opportunities in the field of biotechnology between the two cities. Participants exchanged experiences and ideas, and outlined future steps for cooperation. Santiago de Compostela, the administrative capital of Galicia, showcased its strengths and potential in the biotech...