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On October 31st, the UCLG ASPAC Committee on the Belt and Road Local Cooperation(BRLC) organized a field trip themed "From Hangzhou to the World" at Holley Group. The event drew nearly 30 expatriates from Hangzhou to delve into Holley Group's evolutionary journey and its international footprint. Participants engaged in discussions about the city's growth prospects and the avenues for employment and collaboration with Chinese enterprises on the cusp of global expansion.

Yin Jiarong, BRLC secretariat statedthat Attracting “inbound” talent is compelling, while “outbound” efforts demonstrate competitiveness. For companies, it's essential to enhance the dissemination with soft power to go abroad. Hosting field trips like this one is an effective strategy for BRLC. Many of the countries represented by the international students in this event are home to Holley Group's industrial parks, which provides an excellent opportunity to draw in global talent and achieve mutual benefits.
"Going global" has emerged as a buzzword in recent years, yet achieving a successful international expansion remains a challenge for many enterprises. Locating a supportive organization or platform to facilitate that initial leap is often the preferred route.
BRLC, a collaboration platform between the Hangzhou Municipal People's Government and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries under the Asia-Pacific umbrella of the World Organisation of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), has risen to this challenge. By organizing multiple training sessions, seminars, forums, and field trips, BRLC has evolved into a vital platform and conduit for enterprises to embark on their international exchange endeavors.
This themed field trip provided a great opportunity for foreigners to understand Hangzhou and Zhejiang businesses. The event began with a visit to the exhibition hall to learn about Holley's development history and overseas industries. Starting as a small workshop making umbrellas, brooms, and bamboo products over 50 years ago, Holley has grown into an international enterprise involved in investment, healthcare services, traditional Chinese medicine, prescription pharmaceuticals, precision medical services, and innovation and entrepreneurship services.
As a pioneer of Zhejiang's global business initiatives, Holley Group has amassed considerable experience in internationalization, evolving from mere "product exports" to a comprehensive "enterprise going global" strategy, and now to a collective "group going global" approach. The company is currently constructing a cutting-edge global manufacturing ecosystem, anchored by "three large and three small" overseas industrial parks. This initiative not only supports the internationalization of more Chinese enterprises but also nurtures a collaborative ecosystem for mutual growth in the overseas expansion of Chinese businesses.

1."I have the advantage of understanding both China and my own country. After this field trip, I have a more specific goal," said Negina Tsoy from Uzbekistan, who is delighted that the industrial park being built by Holley in her hometown is about to be completed. She hopes to use her multicultural background to secure employment opportunities in Chinese enterprises.

2. Several students from Morocco were also surprised to learn that one of Holley's "three large" industrial parks, the North African Moroccan Industrial Park, is under construction, linking them to China through the Belt and Road Initiative.

3. Danial, a Pakistani student who recently arrived in Hangzhou, is eager to immerse himself in the city's culture and dynamics through its enterprises: "I am very keen on engaging in activities like today's. Platforms like these are instrumental in helping me blend into Hangzhou and witness its vibrancy through the lens of enterprise growth."

Source：Hangzhoufeel