Mr. Joseph Mak, Vice President of the Qianhai Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, joined Executive Vice President Ms. Wang Shouqun in leading a productive week-long business mission to Spain and Switzerland. Focused on fostering two-way investment and industrial synergy, the delegation engaged with key partners including Mobile World Congress (MWC), Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, and Spain’s MediaPro Group through high-level forums and strategic matchmaking sessions. These efforts have established new technology transfer channels, advanced joint venture discussions, and secured European media co-production partnerships, significantly boosting collaboration between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and European markets.
Policy Coordination & Platform Support: Building a Cross-Border Collaboration Hub
In 2025, as China celebrates 75 years of diplomatic relations with Switzerland and 20 years as a comprehensive strategic partner with Spain, Qianhai has capitalized on these anniversaries to strengthen European cooperation. The district recently signed a strategic agreement with Barcelona Free Trade Zone Consortium, focusing on key industries like shipping logistics, new energy vehicles, and electronics manufacturing to create mutual preferred investment destinations.
Recent trade statistics demonstrate strong growth:
·Total EU-Qianhai trade reached €702 million in 2024 (17.5% increase year-on-year)
·Trade with Spain totaled €26 million (25.7% growth)
·Trade with Switzerland hit €63 million (29.7% rise)
The Qianhai Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce continues to leverage its unique position as a “Hong Kong-anchored, Mainland-focused, globally-connected” organization to facilitate policy implementation and cross-border business exchanges between Chinese and European companies.
Chinese Enterprises Going Global: Innovative “Technology + Scenario” Practices
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Spain, leading Chinese tech giants like Huawei and ZTE showcased cutting-edge innovations in autonomous driving and smart port solutions, marking a strategic shift from mere “product export” to collaborative “ecosystem co-creation.” This premier global technology gathering not only featured groundbreaking 5G and AI applications, but also facilitated in-depth exchanges with industry leaders. These interactions yielded valuable insights into future communication trends, providing fresh inspiration and momentum for Qianhai’s – and indeed China’s – ongoing technological innovation journey.
“Bringing in International Capital: Deep Integration of Finance and Industry”
At the Qianhai-Switzerland Economic Cooperation Roundtable in Zurich, Mr. Joseph Mak, Vice President of the Qianhai Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, joined top financial and legal experts to advance green finance and logistics hub development. The discussions highlighted how Switzerland’s position as a global wealth management hub complements Qianhai’s “Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Services Cooperation Zone” designation, with both sides committing to strengthen ties in cross-border financial products, investment solutions, and fintech applications. This strategic alignment creates powerful synergies between Swiss financial expertise and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area’s dynamic market, opening new channels for sustainable capital deployment and industrial upgrading.
Future Vision: Writing a New Chapter Through Open Cooperation
Globalization is not a one-way street, but a two-way thoroughfare. This business mission has vividly demonstrated both Chinese enterprises’ urgent needs in global expansion and foreign investors’ strong interest in the Chinese market, while validating Qianhai’s three pathways for “mutual advancement”:
Policy Synergy
The diplomatic anniversaries with Spain and Switzerland create prime windows for cross-border investment
Platform Empowerment
The Qianhai Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce serves as the premier hub for “going global” and “attracting expertise”
Industrial Collaboration
From telecom technology to green finance, strong complementarity promises vast cooperation potential
As China’s gateway to the world, Qianhai stands ready to be a strategic partner for global enterprises seeking Chinese opportunities. Moving forward, Qianhai will deepen regulatory alignment with international free trade zones, facilitate more bilateral projects, and create win-win scenarios for Chinese and global businesses. This model of reciprocal cooperation not only accelerates two-way capital flows, but also fosters multilateral exchanges in technology, talent, and markets – injecting new vitality into global economic integration.
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