Open Cooperation and Development Conference of “Nanjing Tour of German Enterprises”Convenes

On May 23, the Open Cooperation and Development Conference of “Nanjing Tour of German Enterprises” brought together C-suite executives from Germany's Fortune Global 500 corporations, niche market leaders ("hidden champions"), and industry leaders to explore collaborative opportunities. Mayor Chen Zhichang delivered the keynote address alongside Zhang Wenwu, Vice Chairman and executive director of CITIC Group, and Dr. Clas Neumann, Chairperson of the Board of German Chamber of Commerce in China - East China.  Attendees included Lu Weidong, Standing Committee Member of CPC Nanjing Municipal Committee and Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Jiangbei New Area, alongside CITIC Group Vice Presidents Wang Guoquan and Zeng Qi in attendance.
Mayor Chen Zhichang welcomed the guests and presented Nanjing's high-quality business environment under the theme “Transcending Boundaries through Shared Vision: Collaborative Pathways to Mutual Prosperity.”
Chen stated that Nanjing is accelerating efforts to build a globally influential hub for industrial and technological innovation. By integrating technological and industrial innovation, advancing smart city development, promoting green low-carbon initiatives, and steadfastly expanding openness, Nanjing's innovation-driven economy offers a launchpad for German enterprises to scale technologies and access to local markets, Chen stated, inviting participants to co-invest in next-generation industries and co-develop sustainable growth models.
Zhang Wenwu emphasized that the event exemplifies concrete support for German enterprises investing in China and Nanjing, reflecting CITIC's commitment to sustainable multi-stakeholder partnerships. He vowed to strengthen CITIC's role as a bridge, deepening Sino-German economic ties, enhancing Nanjing's development capacity, integrating industries with technology, and upgrading financial services. Zhang urged all parties to embrace mutual benefit and co-create a new chapter in high-quality development.
Dr. Clas Neumann noted that the event provides a vital platform for German-Nanjing collaboration. He praised Nanjing's robust industrial base, efficient transportation, abundant educational resources, and favorable business climate as ideal for investment. Expressing strong confidence in Nanjing's future, Neumann pledged the Chamber's commitment to guiding more German enterprises to explore opportunities and foster win-win partnerships.
Dr. Xiao Song,Global Executive Vice President and,President & CEO Siemens Greater China, delivered a keynote speech. Panelists included  Armin Necker, CTO and COO of ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde Group; Hua Ning, General Manager of DB Schenker; Huang Yixin, Chairman of Nanjing Iron & Steel Group; and Li Chao, Vice President of Estun Automation.
The event featured the launch of the Nanjing-CITIC Global Investment and Trade Service Network and the CITIC-Nanjing Multinational Innovation Hub. A business license was awarded to Yangtze River Sci-Tech Development Co., Ltd. of Jiangbei New Area, followed by multiple project signings. A panel discussion on "Sino-German Future Industrial Collaboration" concluded the agenda.
In the afternoon of May 22, Mayor Chen met with Dr. Norbert Riedel, German Consul General in Shanghai, and held discussions with key delegates of the event.

Source：wb.nanjing.gov.cn