Shandong and bavaria mark 30 years of relations

Collaboration between two regions focuses on Industry 4.0 and Made in China 2025 strategies

Shandong province and Bavaria, a state in southeastern Germany, will strengthen their cooperation in various fields, aiming to explore the new opportunities brought about by the latest stage of industrial revolution.

Shandong and Bavaria signed a statement in May promising to strengthen long-term strategic partnerships during celebrations for the 30th anniversary of their sister relationship. The two regions agreed to support Germany's Industry 4.0 and China's Made in China 2025 strategies, and to promote communication and cooperation in fields such as new energy, digitization and aviation and aerospace.

Gong Zheng, governor of Shandong province, exchanges gifts with Horst Seehofer, state premier of Bavaria, in May. Provided to China Daily