Will the China-EU Tourism Year create new opportunities for both parties?

According to reports, the EU Ambassador to China Shi Wei introduced the relevant situation of the 2018 "China-EU Tourism Year" in Beijing on the 24th. He said that the holding of the "China-EU Tourism Year" provides new opportunities for cooperation between Europe and China.

The holding of the "China-EU Tourism Year" will not only increase the flow of tourists from both sides and enhance cultural exchanges, but also provide a unique opportunity for bilateral investment interaction. He pointed out that related activities of the Tourism Year also provide opportunities in promoting sustainable tourism and promoting industrial cooperation between Europe and China.

The Tourism Year activities also promoted issues such as the visa facilitation process between the EU and China that are under negotiation. He revealed that the docking between relevant European and Chinese enterprises, related industry summits and conferences, and cultural activities, such as the China-EU Film Festival, will also be gradually launched this year. He also hopes that more Chinese people can visit Europe in person during the Tourism Year.

According to reports, 2018 marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Europe. Designating this year as the "China-EU Tourism Year" can greatly promote the comprehensive development of China-EU relations, including integrating the two sides' rich tourism resources and huge The tourism market will be more closely connected and the "China-EU Tourism Year" will be integrated into people's lives, thereby further promoting bilateral people-to-people and cultural exchanges.