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China-Central and Eastern Europe SME forum opens in Cangzhou
The seventh China-Central and Eastern Europe SME forum opened on October 26 in Cangzhou, Hebei province, China.
The event brings together China and Central and Eastern European countries to support cooperation between small and medium-sized businesses.
The forum has been held six times since 2018, and this year's theme is “Cooperation in Both Directions, Sharing the Future.”
Alongside the opening session, eight events are planned for business matching and cooperation in areas including equipment manufacturing, clean energy and green chemicals.
A Chinese official said trade between China and Central and Eastern European countries had grown for ten consecutive years.
Croatia said it would continue constructive dialogue and promote cooperation, especially among small and medium-sized businesses.
The forum is intended to help participants share experience and develop practical business partnerships.
The seventh China–Central and Eastern European Countries (Cangzhou) SME Cooperation Forum opened on October 26 in Cangzhou, Hebei province.
The forum is themed “Cooperation in Both Directions, Sharing the Future.”
It is intended to support cooperation between Chinese and Central and Eastern European small and medium-sized enterprises.
The programme includes the opening and keynote forum, plus eight sub-events focused on business matchmaking and industry cooperation.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology chief engineer Zhong Zhihong said trade between China and Central and Eastern European countries had grown for 10 consecutive years.
- Who
- China and Central and Eastern European countries, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.
- What
- The seventh China–Central and Eastern European Countries (Cangzhou) SME Cooperation Forum opened.
- When
- October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Cangzhou, Hebei province, China.
- Why
- To provide a platform for dialogue, sharing experience and practical cooperation, especially among SMEs.
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The China–Central and Eastern European Countries (Cangzhou) SME Cooperation Forum was established.
The seventh edition of the forum opened in Cangzhou.
- Edition
- Seventh
- Date
- October 26, 2026
- Location
- Cangzhou, Hebei province
- Theme
- Cooperation in Both Directions, Sharing the Future
- Programme
- Opening and keynote forum, plus eight sub-events
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What people are saying
Trade volume has maintained growth for 10 consecutive years, and economic and trade cooperation has shown strong resilience.
This forum has created a high-quality platform for practical exchanges, enabling all parties to engage in in-depth economic dialogue, share development experience and advance targeted cooperation.