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The overall objective of IURC China Programme is to lead and develop urban and regional cooperation between the EU and China. The activities are twofold: sustainable urban development and innovation.
The Component 1 supports cities from both sides to develop approaches and implement solutions to common urban challenges.
And the Component 2 supports a limited number of Chinese and EU regions/provinces – to be understood as sub-national entities – to develop and implement innovation actions for regional and local development cooperation and investments on a mutual benefit basis.
“IUC Asia has achieved to create a network, a community, if I may say a family, of European and Chinese regional authorities, non-state and state actors, public and private friends and colleagues. It has inspired great willingness and commitment of cities from the EU and from China to work together on pertinent subjects, focus on sustainable urbanization and act as real partners in times of pandemic. IURC China will further nurture this solid foundation, excel the quality of city and now also regional partnerships and elevate the cooperation to the next level by involving a strong dimension of innovation.”
– MS. ALEXANDRA LEHMANN, ATTACHÉ, FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENTS, EUROPEAN UNION, DELEGATION TO THE P.R. OF CHINA
IURC China Reads
Cultivating Cultural Heritage and Sustainability : NCI/Bologna and Yangzhou Meeting on Green City Development
On May 26th, 2023, a productive working session to foster collaboration between NCI/Bologna and Yangzhou was conducted. The meeting provided a timely opportunity to discuss the progress made since the…
Becoming the Gaming Industry Hub: Sisak Moslavina County and Chongqing Establish Cooperation for the Digital Economy
On May 19th, 2023, the IURC-China working session between delegates from Sisak Moslavina County and Chongqing was held for cooperation to enhance regional competitiveness through developing the gaming industry. Representatives…
IURC-China Webinar: Empowering SMEs through Digital Skills & Talent Development
On May 5th, 2023, a constructive IURC-China cooperation webinar was held, bringing together pilot cities and regions from Region of Western Greece, Alentejo Region, Fuenlabrada, and Hangzhou, to address the…
IURC Team Visited Alentejo Region
The IURC China team’s study visit to the Alentejo region of Portugal provided a comprehensive understanding of the region’s potential as an emerging hub for innovation and sustainable development. The…
Cooperation between Stuttgart Urban Region and Taicang (Suzhou) on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Productive City Development
On April 17th, 2023, the pilot cities of the IURC China – Stuttgart Urban Region and Taicang (Suzhou) – held a working session to discuss potential cooperation on Transit-Oriented Development…
Fuenlabrada and Hangzhou Met for Cooperation in Digital Skills
On March 22, 2023, the representatives of Fuenlabrada and Hangzhou met online to discuss potential collaboration on e-commerce education and training for SMEs. The meeting was attended by the city…