Why Foreign Leaders Frequently Visit Zhejiang During Their Trips to China

Zhejiang has recently become an important stop on the China visits of multiple foreign leaders. Over the past three months, leaders from Laos, Germany, Pakistan, Serbia, and other countries have successively visited Zhejiang, and their itineraries have prominently highlighted the region’s appeal in opening up to the outside world, technological innovation, and economic and trade cooperation. Reports note that when foreign leaders visit Zhejiang, companies related to robotics and artificial intelligence often become key stops on the itinerary. Zhejiang has already built a certain foundation in the robotics industry, industrial robot output, and application scenarios, and related companies’ products are also accelerating their rollout in overseas markets. For countries hoping to find new growth drivers and strengthen industrial cooperation, Zhejiang is seen as a window into the future development of China’s industries. In addition to technology and industry, Zhejiang’s foreign trade cooperation and development experience are also focal points of foreign attention. Many foreign leaders took the opportunity of their visits to Zhejiang to attend enterprise signing ceremonies and investment exchange events, and to inspect Chinaforeign cooperation projects. At the same time, Zhejiang’s practices in common prosperity, rural revitalization, and green development have also attracted foreign delegations to gain a deeper understanding, with particular attention drawn to the ecological development path showcased in places such as Yucun in Anji.