Talks on Cooperation in Ice and Snow Projects between China and Austria Held in Changchun

Updated : 2021-07-23Source : CCFAO
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The 16-member delegation from Austria visited Changchun City on July 20, 2021. To promote the cooperation between two sides in ice and snow industry, Wang Xitian, Deputy Secretary General of the People’s Government of Changchun City, held talks with the delegation. 

“Changchun attaches great importance to the development of ice and snow industry. With ‘urban ice and snow’ as the core and relying on the two platforms of “Jilin Snow Expo” and “Changchun Ice and Snow Festival”, Changchun achieved a revenue of RMB4.346 billion in the snow season of 2021. China and Austria are both big tourist destinations with rich ice and snow resources. The two sides should diversify cooperation in equipment of ice and snow games and sports, strengthen exchanges and cultivation of winter sports talents, and deepen cooperation and interactions with Austria at different levels and in different forms,” said Wang Xitian. 

“This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Austria. China has become Austria’s second largest source of imports. It is hoped that by taking the opportunity of your city developing ice and snow economy the two sides can promote cooperation in equipment, facilities and technologies of ice and snow sports. At the same time, the auto parts industry is also one of the most important industries in Austria. The two sides can discuss the possibility of carrying out cooperation in this field in the future,” said the head of the delegation. 

Among the guests invited to the talks also included the representatives from more than 10 Austrian and even world-famous enterprises, including Doppelmayr, MUT, and Oppenderfer. The two sides discussed and exchanged views on cooperation in winter sports, environmental protection and prefabricated construction projects. 

The competent leaders of foreign affairs, culture, sport and development and reform attended the meeting.