The "Hello, Shenyang" Shenyang-France SME B2B Meeting was held at the Shenyang Area of China (Liaoning) Pilot Free Trade Zone on January 26.

The 46 enterprises of the French Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the 73 enterprises from relevant fields in Shenyang conducted efficient matchmaking in 12 groups around 7 categories, including ice and snow tourism, industrial manufacturing, cultural exhibitions, agricultural products and alcoholic beverages, foreign trade and finance, medical health and elderly care, and fashion cosmetics. The on-site atmosphere was lively, and multiple cooperation intentions were achieved.

Shenyang has always placed high importance on economic and trade cooperation with France. Among the 137 countries and regions with enterprises investing in Shenyang, French enterprises rank in the top ten for both contracted foreign investment and actually utilized foreign capital. Renowned French enterprises such as Michelin, Valeo and Decathlon have established a presence in Shenyang, excelling in high-end manufacturing, automotive components, digital economy and other fields through localized operations and technological advantages.

Shenyang will seize this event as an opportunity to further deepen cooperation with France in fields such as international trade, scientific and technological innovation, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. The city will work hand in hand with French enterprises to seize development opportunities, promote practical cooperation and continuously create new prospects for mutual benefit, jointly advancing China-France cooperation to a higher level.