Shijiazhuang, the capital city of the Hebei province, is the political, economic, technological, financial and cultural heart of the Hebei province. Shijiazhuang has a GDB of 593.5 billion RMB (2020) and is historically known as a transportation hub of China. It is well-known for information technology, pharmacy, advanced equipment manufacturing, commerce & logistic industries. In addition, Shijiazhuang is the only official lifetime host of the China International Digital Economy Expo (CIDEE).

Shijiazhuang is currently developing a CBD zone, which will become a national innovation and development zone, a key connecting point for the belt and Road policy-related industries, and a Beijing-Tianjin industry transfer center. Shijiazhuang is approximately a 75-minute train ride from Beijing.

Shijiazhuang government and Hebei-EU Cooperation Center invite all European Chamber representatives, as well as company representatives for a 1 - 2 day visit to the opening of Hebei-EU Talents & Technology Transfer Cooperation center, and to meet the local government. See the separate program in attached document.

Date of Visit: 1-2 days Novemeber 11st & 12nd, 2021

Location: Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province

Travel Expenses: Transport, hotel, food and entertainment covered by Shijiazhuang Government & Hebei-EU Cooperation Center

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