Category: News from China

Beyond the Beginning, Far from the End: EU-China High-Level Leaders Gather for Urban and Regional Cooperation

Sustainability, Cooperation, Green Growth and Urban Transformation are terms beyond concept to embody the core of forward-thinking strategies in IURC-China. The concluding event, the EU-China High-Level Seminar on Regional Policy dated 27th March 2024, echoed not only the ambitions and goals but also concrete and pragmatic approaches through collaborative learning and partnerships among over 40 European and Chinese cities and...

Sisak Moslavina County and Zhongxian (Chongqing) Partnership in the Gaming Industry

The cooperation meeting on the partnership in the Gaming Industry and Jobs & Skills between Sisak Moslavina County (SMC) and Zhongxian (Chongqing) was held on 10th Jan. 2024. This is part of a series of meetings facilitating the establishment of a joint gaming industry platform. The initiative focuses on enhancing education and training related to gaming, organizing e-games and e-sport...

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 signed the MoU for cooperation. 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 Region's Executive Director...

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...

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

From August 23rd to 25th, NCI/Bologna delegation visited Yangzhou for a renewed joint commitment to ecological, cultural, and urban sustainable development The visit is a continuation of the ongoing collaboration that began during the IUC project (2016 -2020), where the NCI-Bologna initiated a partnership with Yangzhou. A highlight of this cooperation was the NCI-Bologna's participation in the 2021 Yangzhou International...

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,...