Elias Neocleous & Co LLC was once again present at the 2025 Innovation Fair & Sino–European Business Development Conference which took place at the cities of Nanjing and Quidong in China, represented by its Chief Technology Officer, Michael Ioannou, Head of Chinese Desk, Lanting Liu, Legal Consultant, Fabian Cabeza, and Associate, Emilios Charalambous.
Being hosted by Messe Stuttgart, the event welcomed over 30 businesses from across Europe and it was a cause of celebration for the 50th Anniversary of China-EU Diplomatic Relations. Amongst the key stakeholders present, the conference was opened by Mr. Lu Jing, Director and Party Committee Secretary of the Foreign Affairs Office of Nanjing Municipal People's Government, and speeches were, amongst others, delivered by:
- Local Government Leaders of the Xuanwu and Jiangning Districts;
- The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of York, UK, Mr. Martin Rowley
- The Mayor of Limassol, Mr. Yiannis Armeftis
- The Vice President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Mr. Carlo D'Andrea
Our firm had the chance to engage with various businesses and local officials through our booth and networking initiatives, while our team delivered presentations on the potential of Cyprus as a strategic hub for investment and relocation and our supporting services.
Alongside our firm, we were accompanied at the event with the Mayor of Limassol, Mr. Yiannis Armeftis, alongside a representation of municipal councilors, the Vice-President of the Technical University of Cyprus(TEPAK) and presence from Island Blue Cyprus.
The conference signified the importance being placed on the Sino-European relationships, and it allowed us to underscore the strategic importance of Cyprus as a gateway for Chinese enterprises seeking to establish or expand their presence in Europe. Simultaneously, through our participation we were able to nurture our relationship with existing partners while strengthening ties with key stakeholders and reinforce our position as a trusted partner for Chinese businesses pursuing European expansion.
For more information, please reach out to Michael Ioannou, Fabian Cabeza, Emilios Charalambous, or Lanting Liu.