New Horizons for Business Collaboration at the 7th China-Central Eastern Europe SME Forum in Cangzhou
New Business Avenues in Cangzhou
The 7th China-Central Eastern Europe (CEEC) SME Cooperation Forum took place on October 26-27, 2026, in Cangzhou, Hebei Province, marking a significant milestone in regional collaboration. This year's event coincided with the 70th anniversary of the Friendship Farm between China and the Czech-Slovak community, embodying a spirit of cooperation and mutual benefit.
The forum was organized by the Cangzhou Municipal Government, the Hebei Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, and the Centre for Supporting Development of SMEs under China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. With the theme "Developing Bilateral Cooperation, Building a Shared Future," the event attracted a diverse spectrum of SMEs eager to expand their networks and explore new markets.
A highlight of the forum was the announcement of a comprehensive plan to build an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based service ecosystem in Hebei province under the