Co-operation with China

The province of Utrecht signed a Friendship Treaty with the Chinese province of Guangdong in 1995. Within the framework of this treaty -- and in co-operation with the Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Economic and Climate and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs -- various trading delegations have engaged in productive visits to China under the leadership of the King’s Commissioner. These delegations give rise to an exchange of knowledge and expertise. Trading relations have been initiated and considerable reciprocal investment schemes have been discussed.

Activities in many areas

Thanks to the sustained growth of the Chinese economy and the unique Friendship Treaty, we expect tangible results for Utrecht Region-based companies and knowledge institutes and for the region itself.