The resonant tones of bronze gongs and singing bowls drifted through Kongtong Mountain in Pingliang, Northwest China’s Gansu province, on June 15, inviting visitors into a moment of stillness amid the bustle of modern life.
On June 16, Raquel Ramirez, vice-president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC), said at the “CEO: Grow with China” roundtable in Xi'an that overseas firms lack complete supply chains and face lengthy production cycles. Xi'an, Chongqing and Chengdu feature full industrial chains supporting fast component production and rail delivery. She noted China-Europe Railway Express takes only 14 days, and innovation plus engineering talents make China’s industrial system highly competitive.
On June 16, David Blair, vice president of the Center for China and Globalization, stated at the "CEO: Grow with China" roundtable held in Xi'an that he is deeply fascinated by Xi'an's profound historical heritage. He hailed the Xi'an Beilin Museum as a top-tier world-class venue and would even pay to stay in the city for a month to delve into Chinese history. He stressed that profound history lies at the heart of Xi'an's appeal to tourists, while the city's modern industrial bases featuring 3D printing technology are equally outstanding and impressive.