As the birthplace of China’s private economy and as well that of the e-commerce giant Alibaba, Zhejiang is one of the richest and most developed provinces in China, with its per capita disposable income ranking No. 3, right after Shanghai and Beijing, while its GDP volume retaining the 4th place behind Guangdong, Jiangsu and Shandong province. After 40 years’ of reform and development, the province wants to take the lead in China’s transformation from a low-cost manufacturer into a technologically advanced, innovative economy. This transition is coupled with a wave of handover of rein to the second generation of entrepreneurs, with renewed ambitious and entrepreneurial spirits for a sustainable future development.

The main purpose of the economic mission is to offer Swiss companies an opportunity to know more about and better understand the local business and investment environment and to establish contacts with the government and entrepreneurs. The program will be coordinated with the local government, according to the needs and profile of the participating companies.

The main content will include:

• Official meeting with the provincial leaders
• Zhejiang-Swiss Young Entrepreneurs Innovation Forum
• Visit to selected Swiss and local enterprises