The First Russian-Chinese International Congress “Eastern Gate” to Be Held in China
From November 2 to 5, the First Russian-Chinese International Congress “Eastern Gate” will take place in Zalainor, China. The congress will focus on developing cooperation between Russia and China in construction, industry, finance, and workforce training.
The key topics will include the needs of Zabaykalsky Krai and the Russian Far East, opportunities for Chinese partners, and prospects for implementing joint projects.
The congress will focus on four key areas:
Construction: The construction industry's demand for modern equipment and materials, the introduction of digital technologies and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and the localization of Chinese equipment production in Russia.
Industry: Establishing joint ventures in metallurgy and mechanical engineering, developing industrial parks, transferring technologies, and strengthening cooperation between Russian and Chinese enterprises.
Finance: Financial support instruments for Chinese investors, financing joint projects, settlements in national currencies, and insurance for international contracts.
Workforce Training: Addressing the shortage of skilled professionals in Zabaykalsky Krai's industrial sector, attracting specialists through the International Priority Development Area (MTOR) framework, and developing joint educational programs between Russian and Chinese universities.
The business programme will bring together plenary sessions, industry-specific discussions, and B2B negotiations. The agenda will also include the signing of agreements, presentations of construction machinery and materials, visits to exhibition displays, and a field trip to enterprises in Inner Mongolia.