Delegation from Chongqing Visits ZEW
Guests at ZEW
A high-level delegation of the administration of Mannheim’s twin city, Chongqing, visited the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) on 25 October 2018. The reason for their stay in Mannheim was the planned opening of a direct train connection between Mannheim and Chongqing, which is the largest city in the People’s Republic of China.
Dr. Daniela Heimberger, head of ZEW's Service Department “International Affairs and Public Relations” welcomed the visitors from China and gave them an overview of the institute and its research activities. The members of the delegation were particularly interested in ZEW’s international qualification programmes, which are particularly aimed at Asian customers. The subsequent presentation by Nina Lehfer from bw-i, in which she elaborated on Baden-Württemberg’s activities in China, was also of great interest to the guests. The presentations were followed by a lively exchange with the guests.