Good morning.
It is a great pleasure to join you in Düsseldorf for the official opening of HSG Laser’s new showroom. On behalf of the Chinese Consulate General in Düsseldorf, I extend my warm congratulations to HSG Laser. I express sincere gratitude to the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and the City of Düsseldorf for their consistent support for Chinese investment, and I send my best regards to all partners committed to China-Germany economic and trade cooperation.
Economic and trade ties remain the stabiliser and driving force of bilateral relations. Last year, bilateral trade reached €251.8 billion, keeping China as Germany’s largest trading partner. This year’s intensive high-level exchanges have deepened strategic trust and practical cooperation, demonstrating that industrial integration and mutually beneficial growth define the essence of China-Germany partnership.
As Germany’s economic and innovation powerhouse, North Rhine-Westphalia offers outstanding geographical, industrial and research advantages. It is a prime destination for Chinese investment in Europe, reflecting strong confidence and great potential for our bilateral cooperation. Today, nearly 1,300 Chinese enterprises operate across the state, with over 600 based in Düsseldorf. Continuous talent exchanges have fostered a skilled international workforce, underpinning deeper industrial collaboration and innovation between our two sides.
As a leading Chinese enterprise and a recognised hidden champion in laser pipe cutting, HSG Laser has rooted its European operations in Düsseldorf since 2018, advancing steadily from product export to local capacity building. The new showroom further strengthens its local service, technical demonstration and verification capabilities, serving as a fine example of deepening China-Germany industrial cooperation.
The recently concluded Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee emphasised rigorous Party governance, providing firm political assurance for national modernisation and high-quality development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. The Session reinforces the certainty, stability and long-term sustainability of China’s development and opening-up, creating broader opportunities for economic and industrial cooperation between China, Germany and North Rhine-Westphalia.
We encourage more Chinese enterprises to pursue win-win cooperation, operate in full compliance with local laws, integrate into regional industrial chains, and contribute to local employment and innovation. Just as NRW authorities actively support foreign investment, China equally welcomes enterprises from North Rhine-Westphalia to invest and expand in China. The Chinese side stands ready to offer full-range support and comprehensive services for German businesses exploring the Chinese market.
The Consulate General will continue to serve as a reliable bridge, facilitating two-way investment and enabling sound, sustainable local development for all enterprises.
Finally, I wish China-Germany cooperation steady progress. I wish HSG Laser continued success. I wish all guests fruitful cooperation.
Thank you.