A matchmaking conference linking diplomats with industrial clusters in north China's Hebei Province was held on Tuesday in Shijiazhuang, forming part of a three-day tour by representatives from more than 20 countries.

Encircling the nation's capital, Hebei hosts 107 key county-level specialty industrial clusters. Participants said events of this kind create more direct and effective channels for communication, helping connect Chinese enterprises with international partners and translate interest into practical cooperation.