Spain, as the country where the United Nations Tourism Organization is headquartered, has always been one of the representatives of the highest level of tourism in the world. Bringing experience to the world in the development of tourism.
In recent years, the boom in European tourism has provided vast opportunities for Chinese investors. Chinese investment projects in Europe are not only huge in scale, but also bring economic growth and cooperation opportunities for both sides. Recently, Professor Jia Yunfeng, an expert of the United Nations Tourism Organization, was hired as a European investment expert of the Overseas Investment Association of the China Investment Association.
Large-scale projects in Europe present opportunities for Chinese investment
On January 26, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced during a visit to the Spanish International Tourism Fair (Fitur) that Spain will soon launch plans to expand Madrid's Barajas Airport. The project is expected to invest more than 2.4 billion euros to reach a capacity of 90 million passengers by 2031. If successfully implemented, Madrid-Barajas Airport will be the largest airport in Europe in terms of throughput.
In the last decade, Spain has always ranked third in the world. The construction of mega airports to attract a more diverse range of tourists and travelers with more spending power outside of Europe.
Last year, the European Commission approved an €837 million aid package for Spain to support battery production across the electric and connected car value chain to facilitate the transition to a net-zero economy. Chinese companies' investment in batteries in Europe is also on the rise.
According to a research report, Chinese greenfield investment in Europe has grown significantly to 4.5 billion euros, accounting for 57% of the total investment, mainly driven by investment in electric vehicle battery factories.
The report notes that Europe has become a key part of China's global expansion of electric vehicles, and battery investment is now the backbone of Chinese investment in Europe.
Under the influence of European carbon emission and other policies, it has become a trend for Chinese companies in the lithium battery industry chain to invest and build factories in Europe, and European financial institutions and capital markets are strengthening cooperation with Chinese enterprises and giving financial support to Chinese enterprises to Europe. ”
Overall, Chinese companies' enthusiasm for battery investment in Europe lies not only in the attractiveness of the market, but also in the value chain, and in some areas, China is in a relatively mature and technological leading position compared to Europe.
To invest in the government and member units to do a good job
Investment Association of China
The China Investment Association (CIA) is a national social organization registered by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China with the status of a legal person, and is an authoritative and comprehensive organization in the field of investment and construction in China. The competent organ for Party building is the Working Committee of the Central Committee and State Organs, and the competent department for business is the National Development and Reform Commission.
In 2000, in accordance with the spirit of the relevant state documents, the former State Development Planning Commission decided to merge and reorganize the China Fixed Assets Investment and Construction Research Association established in 1980 and the China Investment Association established in 1995, and formally established the new China Investment Association at a general meeting on February 17, 2001.
After more than 20 years of development, the China Investment Association has more than 1,000 members, including state-owned, private and foreign-funded enterprises, as well as experts and scholars, covering almost all industries. The association has 16 professional committees, 6 centers, 5 functional departments and 1 organizational working committee.
In the past, under the guidance of the National Development and Reform Commission and relevant departments, and with the care and support of the majority of members, the Investment Association of China has thoroughly implemented the Scientific Outlook on Development, adhered to the purpose of service, and made remarkable achievements in serving the country's economic and social development and reform, serving its members and various investment entities, and improving the level of investment project management and investment efficiency.
Over the years, in accordance with the purpose of the association, the China Investment Association has taken the country and all its members as the main service objects, wholeheartedly made suggestions for the development and reform of the country's economy and society, made every effort to promote the development of member units and safeguard the rights and interests of members, and contributed to serving as a bridge between the government and member units.
Overseas Investment Association of China Investment Association
Since 2012, when the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) led 13 ministries and commissions of the State Council to formulate and promulgate the "Major Policies on Encouraging and Supporting Chinese Enterprises to Invest Abroad", China's overseas investment has begun to set off a boom.
In order to further implement the country's overseas investment policy and promote the healthy development of Chinese enterprises' overseas investment, the China Investment Association has decided to establish an overseas investment association to attract Chinese enterprises that have carried out overseas investment business to join and work together to go abroad and seek investment opportunities. At the same time, the introduction of foreign advanced technology to enhance the core competitiveness of domestic enterprises.
As an important platform for investment and cooperation between Chinese enterprises and governments and embassies in China, the association aims to build an international, authoritative and professional think tank, and provides comprehensive services for enterprises at home and abroad. With the most accurate overseas market information and the most valuable overseas investment analysis, we provide a full range of services such as risk prevention and feasibility analysis for overseas investment enterprises and enterprises that are about to develop overseas.
The association has carried out a large number of overseas investment projects and domestic policy interpretation forums, organized members to visit local investment projects in various countries, and met with envoys and state dignitaries of various countries to gain an in-depth understanding of the local investment environment and project contact. It provides a very good opportunity for Chinese enterprises to go overseas, and builds a more convenient and secure bridge for Chinese enterprises to invest overseas, and also contributes to the introduction of foreign projects to share the world's new economy.
Efficient integration of multiple resources to enhance international cooperation
Not long ago, the 7th Annual Forum on China's Overseas Investment was successfully held in Beijing, and Professor Jia Yunfeng was invited to attend and speak. The guests gathered to discuss the investment trends and future development directions under the current international situation, and strive to promote high-quality development and jointly build a global partnership for the Belt and Road.
At the meeting, the Ambassador of Sierra Leone to China, the Counsellor of Belarus and Tunisia, the Director of the Pakistan Institute of Peace Diplomacy, overseas officials and representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Cambodia, Russia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Asian Development Bank, the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Association, the People's Daily, the China Business Exchange Center and other domestic and foreign representatives attended the opening ceremony.
As an authoritative and comprehensive organization in the field of investment and construction in China, the Overseas Investment Association of China Investment Association (CIA) has members in the fields of industrial investment, institutional investment and infrastructure construction. In recent years, the association has carried out investment projects at home and abroad, held investment-related forums, served a large number of science and technology enterprises, and has close cooperation with overseas economic departments and embassies in China. With more cooperation, we will also build cooperative relations, efficiently integrate multiple resources, and expand new areas and new models of cooperation.
With this appointment, Professor Jia Yunfeng and his team will also carry out more in-depth cooperation with the Overseas Investment Federation of the Investment Association of China. Relying on international organizations and expert resources, we will explore more new opportunities for Chinese enterprises to invest and develop in Europe, spread Chinese culture in the process of Chinese enterprises going overseas, and bring more new international experience to the urban cultural tourism industry.