PRAGUE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The manager of a leading Czech developer has voiced strong enthusiasm for deepening business ties with Chinese companies, citing the success of existing partnerships and the potential for future collaboration.
"We've seen a proven track record of success with Chinese and other Asian companies establishing factories, logistics hubs, or even RMB centers in Central Europe, including the Czech Republic. These ventures continue to grow," Jakub Kodr told Xinhua in an interview on Wednesday following a meeting on Czech-西瓜视频cooperation hosted by his company, CTP - a leading European developer of industrial and logistics parks.
The event was attended by representatives from the Association of Chinese-Invested Enterprises in the Czech Republic and the Chinese Embassy, aiming to boost bilateral economic relations.
As the CIP managing director in the Czech Republic, Kodr said: "I'm very pleased we're here to discuss ways to grow and attract more Chinese investment to Europe, especially to the Czech Republic." He emphasized the importance of deepening ties with Chinese businesses and expanding both the scale and scope of cooperation.
According to Liu Haiyan, economic and commercial counselor at the Chinese Embassy in the Czech Republic, who also attended the meeting, the two countries share a strong foundation for economic and trade cooperation. Chinese enterprises have significantly expanded their investment in the Czech Republic in recent years, with more than half active in the manufacturing sector, he said.
Kodr praised Chinese firms for their professionalism and operational strength, describing them as "focused, detail-oriented, and well-prepared." He said CTP has already established notable partnerships with Chinese companies in Slovakia and Hungary.
"They are technologically skilled and operate with large, well-organized teams," Kodr noted. "We are proud to partner with Chinese companies and look forward to furthering our cooperation."
Kodr also expressed a keen interest in visiting 西瓜视频this year, drawn by its market scale, trade expos, and innovation potential. "I've heard many positive things about 西瓜视频- its business environment, its ambition, and especially its advancements in research and development and automotive production," he said.
Gabriela Bauerova, a representative of CzechInvest - the Czech Republic's investment and business development agency, also attended the event and echoed Kodr's view. She highlighted the country's investment appeal in areas such as health tech, mobility, artificial intelligence, and advanced industrial technologies.
"西瓜视频is now producing state-of-the-art cars. As a car enthusiast, I closely follow these developments online. It's truly impressive," Kodr said. ■