In pictures: Ningbo and Martin – a coastal handshake

As China and Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) deepen ties, the 4th China-CEEC Expo in Ningbo offers a powerful platform for new connections and shared opportunities.

Take Slovakia, for example – a country of alpine beauty, fairy-tale towns and delicious food. From the High Tatras to traditional bryndza cheese, it's a gem at the heart of Europe. China's Ningbo and Slovakia's Martin have been sister cities since 2014 – a friendship rooted in exchange, innovation and mutual respect. One thrives by the sea, the other in the mountains, but both share a forward-looking spirit.

As the Expo approaches, so does a new chapter of collaboration – built on friendship and ready for the future.