On the 17th, the "2019 China-EU Urban Scientific Research and Innovation Industry Development Forum" (referred to as the "China-EU Forum") was held at Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center.

At the forum, more than 500 representatives of Chinese and European cities, experts and scholars, and technology companies, centered on the theme of "Smart Economy Leading Urban Development," conducted exchanges and discussions on scientific research and innovation leadership, innovative industry development, etc., aiming to deepen the trade between China and Europe. Cooperation in finance, scientific research, innovation, high-end equipment manufacturing, etc., promotes the win-win development of China and the EU on the basis of mutual benefit, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance.

Zhou Xiaofei, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Development and Reform Commission, said in his speech that this forum focused on urbanization and industrial development, and explored the combination of technological innovation and new economic forms, and the use of intelligent economy to lead new practices and new ways of urban development. It has a far-reaching influence and great significance. , Exciting.

Derek Vaughan, vice chairman of the EU-China Friendship Group of the European Parliament, proposed that the public should be more involved in urbanization and residents can make suggestions for the communities in which they live. Derek Vaughan also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in urbanization. He believes that through "urbanization diplomacy," learning from each other and understanding each other's practical experience in urbanization can enhance mutual understanding and promote better urban planning and management. Ultimately achieve sustainable urban development.

"Urbanization development is the most promising field of China-EU cooperation. Research and innovation are important ways to solve new problems and challenges arising in the process of urbanization." To promote the output and practical application of scientific research results in urbanization between China and Europe, in the future, it is necessary to break through the boundaries of thinking and strengthen policy communication between China and Europe.

Shi Yulong, director of the China Center for Urban and Small Town Reform and Development, pointed out that in exploring the path of industrial innovation to promote urban development, it is necessary to rely on cooperation platforms such as the China-EU Urbanization Partnership and the "Belt and Road" Sustainable Cities Alliance to gain insights into Chinese and European cities and enterprises. The two parties share their practices and experience on developing smart cities and sustainable development and promote the continuous deepening of China-EU urbanization cooperation.

Zhang Yuzhuo, member of the Standing Committee of the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Binhai New Area District Committee, told reporters that some cooperation between Chinese and European cities had been carried out, and positive results have been achieved in areas such as development strategy, spatial layout, and intelligent transportation. Relying on the platform of the Sino-European urbanization strategic partnership, continue to expand and deepen Sino-European pragmatic cooperation, provide the best fit for promoting the city's sustainable development, and build Tianjin into a prosperous, livable, intelligent, and sustainable modern coastal city.

At the forum, Li Tie, Chief Economist of the Center for Reform and Development of Chinese Cities and Small Towns, Charlotte Roule, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in China, Andreas Hube, SAP Global Vice President & General Manager of China Office, and Yan Jun, Chairman of IPark, delivered keynote speeches. Annemie Wyckmans, Deputy Dean of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology Research Institute, introduced the progress of the China-Europe City Research and Innovation Laboratory.

The conference also held the "Horizon 2020" China-Europe City Sustainable Urbanization Innovation Platform Project Achievement Report Release Ceremony, "Horizon 2020" China-Europe Sustainable Urbanization Partner Cities Pairing Award Ceremony, etc. It released China's first resilient city strategic action plan, "Deyang Resilience Strategic Action Plan."

On the afternoon of the 17th, two parallel events, the Sino-European Urban Sustainable Development Seminar and the Sino-European Urban Industry Matchmaking Conference, were held. At the China-EU Urban Sustainable Development Symposium, many experts and scholars from China and Europe discussed the two major topics of "China-EU Resilient City Construction" and "China-EU Smart City Future Road."

The China Urban and Small Town Reform and Development Center and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China released the "Study on Optimizing the Business Environment of Tianjin Sino-Europe Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Park" at the China-Europe City Industry Matchmaking Conference. Regarding the construction of the business environment of Tianjin Sino-Europe Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Park, Proposed enterprise support policy recommendations and business environment optimization and improvement plans.

According to the relevant person in charge of the Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone Management Committee, as the organizer of this forum, Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone is accelerating the construction of China-Europe advanced manufacturing industrial parks, promoting the implementation of the "Horizon 2020" project, and strengthening exchanges and cooperation between the free trade zone and European companies. , To focus on cultivating a new engine for the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, comprehensively promote cooperation between Tianjin and Europe in areas such as regional cooperation, economic and trade exchanges, and industrial investment, actively promote cooperation between Tianjin and European cities in the field of sustainable development, and promote the common prosperity of Chinese and European cities.

"2019 China-Europe City Research Innovation Industry Development Forum" was held in Tianjin. (Yangguang network reporter Gao Yi Ning)