From April 11 to 20, Municipal Party Secretary Cui Yonghui led a delegation on a visit to France, Switzerland, and Germany to promote Xiamen, strengthen exchanges and cooperation with international organizations and foreign institutions, and pay multiple visits to multinational companies. The aim was to attract investment, enhance economic and trade matching, and elevate Xiamen's level of openness and cooperation with the world. The ultimate goal is to accelerate the construction of the node city with a brand-new development pattern. The delegation embarked on a tour, visiting 4 international organizations, 4 foreign institutions, and 12 multinational companies in 10 days. Their efforts were rewarded with the signing of investment cooperation agreements with 5 multinational companies, including Essilor-Luxottica, GL EVENTS, Shenyue Dongge, Spire, and ABB. The visit proved to be incredibly fruitful, with the delegation achieving outstanding results. Cui Yonghui emphasized that Xiamen boasts a plethora of major open platforms, including a BRICS innovation base, a pilot free trade zone, and maritime cooperation strategic pivot cities. These platforms provide a superior and conducive environment for attracting and utilizing foreign investment, promoting high-quality development in foreign trade and investment, and further strengthening the advantages of foreign circulation. He hoped that multinational companies will continue to prioritize Xiamen, invest in its development, establish a strong presence, and expand their operations by introducing innovative businesses, projects, and technologies.
