With China's efforts to tackle novel coronavirus' impact on its economy bearing fruit, more business cooperation between Serbia and China is in the pipeline, according to a Serbian official.

Milan Bacevic, Serbian ambassador to China, said efforts to facilitate business cooperation between the two countries are expected in the future. Bacevic said now is a good time for Chinese companies in the ecology sector to invest in Serbia, as the country has big demand for projects related to environmental protection and new energy.

Bacevic also said China's effective measures in controlling the epidemic and stemming the virus from spreading further, along with its efforts to send experts to other countries for support, have offered valuable experience and great lessons to the world.

Serbia firmly supports China's work in epidemic prevention and control, and is willing to offer further help, Bacevic added.

The remarks were made during a meeting between a delegate from the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia and the International Ecological Economy Promotion Association, a non-governmental organization in China aimed at promoting cooperation in ecology in global markets.

Li Junyang, specialized vice-president of IEEPA, said the association is willing to encourage and support member companies to cooperate with Serbian peers in technology and projects in the areas of ecology and environmental protection.

Li said sufficient funding, advanced technologies and sustainable business models are the keys for successful business cooperation in the areas of ecology, environmental protection and new energy. He added Chinese companies are concerned about stable income when cooperating with governments from overseas.

IEEPA-Serbia cooperation expected for near future

On November 19, 2019, Mr. Li Junyang, Vice-President of the IEEPA, met with H.E. Dr. Friedrich Stift, Ambassador of Austria to China.

Mr. Li Junyang welcomed Ambassador Friedrich Stift to the Association, reviewing the long-term friendly exchanges between the Association and the Austrian Embassy in China, including the joint hosting of the Ambassador's High-level Dinner, the China-EU Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Technology Business Seminar and other activities. Especially mentioned was the recently published article by Dr. Hao Jiming, the President of the IEEPA,  entitled "Drivers of improved PM2.5 air quality in China from 2013 to 2017" assessing the improvement and health outcomes of atmospheric fine particles (PM2.5) pollution in China between 2013 and 2017, and quantitatively analyzing the contribution of the policies of the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan to air quality improvement.

Mr. Li Junyang pointed out that at present China is facing many changes in the external environment, such as the unity between economic development and environmental governance, and it is an important topic for IEEPA as well. In China’s coastal cities that enjoy favorable economic development, funding is sufficient. Therefore, they are advantaged in this co-development. However, this improvement often means that the “backward” or undeveloped areas of China are ignored, particularly environmental governance in the cities of central and western China. These third- and fourth-tier cities are very rough in their management and require a lot of technology and advanced managerial expertise which is a good opportunity for future cooperation between Austrian and Chinese enterprise. 

In addition, Mr. Li Junyang said that he welcomes the Austrian side and their government officials, entrepreneurs and scholars to visit the Association's member enterprises. Through IEEPA as a platform, China and Austria can put into practice exchanges and cooperation in the field of energy conservation and in the environmental protection industry.

Ambassador Friedrich Stift thanked Mr. Li Junyang for the meeting. Recalling his work in Beijing from 2002 to 2004, he praised the fact that the environment in various parts of China has improved considerably compared with a decade ago, thanks not only to the implementation of the Chinese government's good environmental policies, but also to the support of social organizations like IEEPA. He said that Austria in the 1960s and 1970s pollution was very serious concern, and due to the Austrian people’s appeals, the government actively undertook and continues to undertake measures and related enterprises were making use of environmental protection technology. Since then, the ecological environment of Austria has been greatly improved, and the Austrian government and enterprises are happy to share this experience.

On the corporate side, Ambassador Friedrich Stift singled out an Austrian company that makes kitchen waste oil into biofuel after proper treatment. The company has already invested in Anhui, but a major challenge is the recycle of waste oil. Mr. Li Junyang pointed out that to solve the recycling problem, the prerequisite is the construction of pipelines, which needs huge investment. At present, there are many new residential areas in China equipped with special kitchen pipes for centralized treatment, which is a good solution to problems of collection. However, in many old neighborhoods, a large amount of money is required for pipes renovation, so the support of governments is necessary.  

In addition, Ambassador Friedrich Stift said that the Austrian People's Party and the Green Party will formally start cabinet consultations that, once agreed, will allow the Green Party to enter the Austrian ruling coalition for the first time, a scenario that will also greatly promote the development of environmental protection in Austria. For this, Mr. Li Junyang believes that the voice of the masses is very important. It is with the invisible force of mass desire for environmental governance that one of China's eight parties, the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party, have been able to significantly contribute to China’s pace of improvement, with regard to the environment by including ecological environment management into the constitution, as well as improving in areas related to matters of health, as the environment and people’s health is closely related. 

Ambassador Friedrich Stift stressed that there are also many non-governmental organizations in Austria dedicated to promoting eco-economic development, and they also hope to work with Chinese organizations with a common vision to exchange and share their best practices, give full play to the strength of social organizations and promote the development of the eco-economic industry. Finally, Ambassador Friedrich Stift expressed his hope to maintain a close tie with IEEPA and do practical work for the energy conservation and environmental protection of both Austria and China.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Ni Xiaojing, IEEPA Expert and Deputy-director Counselor of the European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mr. Li Junyang meets with H.E. Dr. Friedrich Stift, Austrian Ambassador to China

On October 16th, 2019, Mr. K.R. Subramanian, CEO of the China India Foundation (CIF), with the support of the Indian Embassy in Beijing, was received by Mr. Li Junyang for the purpose of a joint exchange regarding China-India non-governmental organization cooperation. Accompanying the meeting was Mr Ni Xiaojing, member of the IEEPA’s expert committee and Deputy-director Counselor of the European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides spoke of the establishment of academic exchanges between the countries, particularly the selection criteria of scholars participating in the exchange, and the signing of memorandums of understanding and cooperation. 

Mr. K.R. Subramanian began by giving a brief introduction of the China-India Foundation (CIF), a non-profit charitable organization that aims to promote mutual understanding between the Indian and Chinese people’s by creating a platform for cooperation, building people-to-people exchanges, and enhancing cross-cultural communication. He hopes that the Foundation will work with the Association to create business-to-business and people-to-people exchange projects that culminate in the discovery of new knowledge, the sharing of best practices and the creation of a healthy environment for cross-border cooperation.

Mr. Li Junyang extended a warm welcome to Mr. Subramanian, and stated that as both China and India are large developing countries with many opportunities for cooperation in the future, and that the establishment of the China-India Foundation is very prescient. It is hoped that the two sides will build pragmatic and deep-seated cooperation, such as jointly formulating a budget, jointly financing a long-term collaborative research project, publishing scientific research results, jointly promoting win-win development in the fields of environment, energy, electronic information, cultural tourism and mining, so as to truly put exchanges between the two peoples and enterprises into practice.

Mr. Ni Xiaojing also expressed the hope that through the use of his years of diplomatic experience, he would be able to assist in the promotion and development of cooperation and exchange projects between the two sides to contribute their own strengths.

China-India Foundation CEO Visits IEEPA to Discuss Collaboration

On October 10, 2019, H.E. Mr. Acquino Vimal, Deputy Director of the Indian Embassy in China, and Ms. J Snehaja, Economic and Business Secretary, visited the International Ecological Economy Promotion Association (IEEPA) to discuss China and India. For the purpose of ecological economy development and opportunities for future cooperation, Mr. Li Junyang, Vice President of IEEPA met with the delegation, as did Mr. Ni Xiaojing, member of the expert committee of IEEPA and Deputy Director of the European Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides exchanged proposals on future cooperation

H.E. Mr. Acquino Vimal expressed his gratitude to vice-president Mr Li Junyang for his reception and visit, and hoped to understand the ecological environment and economic development model of the "China model", as well as put forward relevant suggestions on the future cooperation between India and IEEPA, such as actively calling for Indian universities to increase the direct learning interface between Chinese universities, in addition to increasing the learning opportunities of Indian scholars for the coordinated development of China's ecological environment and economy. He also spoke of the need for the building of joint economic cooperation between Indian and Chinese companies, especially in the field of ecological environment. He further expressed the hope to learn from the past experience of the association and actively carry out cooperation projects at the embassy-level to jointly present the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India in 2020.

Mr Li Junyang expressed his appreciation for the relevant suggestions made by H.E. Mr Acquino Vimal, believing it to be a very pragmatic visit and exchange. He recalled that the Indian Embassy has participated in many international conferences and events hosted by IEEPA and introduced the case of how China's economy and environment, with his many years of work experience, can achieve harmonious and sustainable development. Mr Li Junyang believes that the two sides should strengthen cooperation mechanisms and promote and strengthen civil cooperation between China and India through various channels, such as government and non-governmental organizations. The joint dialogue between high-level political, business and academic circles will effectively promote economic and environmental cooperation in the two countries, and will also help enterprises of the two countries to establish a broader cooperation channel through the Indian Embassy in China.

Based on his many years of diplomatic experience, Mr Ni Xiaojing, Deputy Director talked about his understanding and vision of China-India cooperation in the field of ecological and economic development, and hoped that through his own efforts, he will further promote the cooperation mechanism between the IEEPA and India, and contribute to this important change.

Mr. Li Junyang meets with Dr. Acquino Vimal, Deputy Chief of Mission of Indian Embassy

The International Ecological Economic Promotion Association (IEEPA) has been devoted to promoting the sustainable development of environment and economy. It has held many conferences, research, pilot project in cooperation with the United Nations, the World Bank and other relevant international organizations. IEEPA strives to promote member enterprises to become the kick-starting player for sustainable pilot projects, contributing to the SDG set by the United Nations.

In order to strengthen interaction and explore a more efficient cooperation model so as to promote China''s ecological economic development, on August 17, 2018, Mr. Li Junyang, the Vice-President and Secretary General of IEEPA, paid a visit to the United Nations Office in China. Mr. Li met with Mr. Nicholas Rosellini, the new United Nations Resident Coordinator and the Chief Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in China.

Vice-President Li Junyang reviewed the interaction and cooperation between IEEPA and UN agencies in the past. He pointed out that IEEPA has been paying attention to parallel development in ecology and economy in its past projects, in order to better preserve our environment while promote economic growth at local scale. As we all know, most of the environmental pollution problems do not occur naturally, but associated with economic development. Solution to this problem has become a persistent problem in many developing countries in the course of economic transformation after first stage of industrialization. Sustainable development is the answer to that.

Mr. Li Junyang pointed out that the IEEPA is currently carefully selecting projects for short term works, such as coal mine methane power generation projects. It produces clean energy while tackle with air pollution emissions control, significantly reduce PM2.5 emissions in coal mining areas, and actively combines economic and ecological benefits. On the other hand, IEEPA is also conducting research on eco-bank mechanism, with the research result to be published in academic journals soon. It provides an answer to China's call to make green mountain and blue water as our treasure by integrating market mechanism with environmental protection at micro scale.

Mr. Nicholas Rosellini briefed Vice-President Li Junyang on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2030. He commented that the work of IEEPA overlaps with the goals of the United Nations and he sees IEEPA's work as a positive contribution. IEEPA's work is of profound significance and value to the implementation of SDG 2030. We hope that both sides can have more cooperation and joint exploration.

Mr. Li Junyang also introduced the development of IEEPA in recent years, especially under the leadership of President Hao Jiming. New work plan, methods and concepts are implemented. IEEPA has involved academicians from the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the Chinese Academy of Sciences in recent works, and jointly promoted and brought into full play the policy research and project demonstration of the IEEPA's top-level design function.

Mr. Li Junyang also formally presented to Mr. Nicholas Rosellini the invitation to 2018 World Economic and Environmental Conference (WEC). Mr. Rosellini expressed his best wish to the success of WEC and willingness to support the WEC.

Mr. Wan Yang, Assisstant Country Director of UNDP, also attended the meeting. Mr. Wan Introduced to IEEPA recent focus of UNDP's work in China, including cooperation with Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in Taiyuan, Guilin, Shenzhen and other cities. Both sides have agreed to strengthen interaction to consolidate concrete collaborations.

Towards SDG 2030, IEEPA meets with UN resident coordinator to China

Integrating Swiss Innovation with China's Ecological Economy

From the white Jungfrau to the crystal clear Geneva Lake, Switzerland is known for its beautiful scenery. It is no doubt that ecological protection in Switzerland is of tremendous importance to both the government and the civil society. At the same time, the Swiss economy is also at the forefront of Europe with both globally renowned consumer brands such as Nestle, and the most famous high-tech biotechnology park in Europe, such as the Bio Alps.

 Switzerland's innovation is world-famous. China has also firmly moved towards the path of developing an ecological economy to further improve its civilization. The world-class innovation and eco-economic development models are combined to provide a broader stage for building sustainable economic and environmental development.

On July 23, 2018, Li Junyang, executive Vice President of the International Eco-Economic Association (IEEPA), and H.E. Jean-Jacques de Dardel, the Swiss ambassador to China, held talks on the theme of China's eco-economy and Swiss innovation cooperation.

Vice-President Li Junyang pointed out that Switzerland, as the first country to recognize China as a market economy, has extensive contacts with China. Switzerland, as one of the most highly developed countries in Europe, has rich scientific and technological accumulation in environmental equipment, bio-pharmaceuticals and green buildings. Switzerland, with its strong innovation ability, has a strong attraction to China's vast ecological industry. The establishment of connections through creating long term bridges between Chinese and Swiss companies will certainly promote Swiss technological innovation and the Chinese market to achieve more results through greater co-operation.

Ambassador H.E. Jean-Jacques de Dardel pointed out that Switzerland's leading position in the field of technological innovation is inseparable from the pragmatic working attitude of the Swiss people. The Swiss Embassy is willing to carry on with its pragmatic cooperation with the Association to promote Swiss high-tech enterprises and technologies to China, to achieve more development results in China's ecological economy and to bring mutual benefits to both nations.

The two sides also exchanged a project plan for the Swiss-Beijing Centre, which is being led by the Swiss government and supported at high level of China government. Currently in the process of promotion, Vice President Li Junyang said that IEEPA will actively support the project in all aspects. Vice President Li Junyang also introduced IEEPA’s work plan to promote its course innovatively. 

Finally, Ambassador H.E Jean-Jacques de Dardel said that the Swiss Embassy will attend the 2018 Beijing World Environmental (Economy and Environment) Conference held in Beijing this September and is willing to use the conference platform to further promote cooperation between the two nations. 

Integrating Swiss Innovation with China's Ecological Economy

On the 5th of July 2018, the Vice President and Secretary-General of the IEEPA Li Junyang met with Jose Luis Enciso, Chief Representative of Mexican Ministry of Economy, at the Mexican Embassy to China. Held on the platform of the World Economic and Environmental Conference, the meeting exchanged ideas in the fields of sustainable and ecological economic development between the two countries. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued cooperation in this field and the Secretary- General Li Junyang committed himself to travel to Mexico to carry out cooperative project exchanges.

Minister Jose Luis Enciso praised the work done by the WEC roundtable conference held in January this year. Meanwhile, Li Junyang spoke of the manner in which both countries interacted in trade and investment as well as the importance of CSR in the development process of Mexican enterprises. The two sides discussed how to further promote bilateral trade under this overall framework.

China and Mexico are a big manufacturing country. China and Mexico are mutually the second largest trading partners to each other, with a trade volume of US $80 billion in 2017. The Minister discussed how Mexico, as the main force of economic investment in Latin America, can provide experience for Chinese enterprises to enter the Latin American market.

The Secretary General and the Minister concluded their discussions by reaffirming the need for both countries to carry out extensive South-South cooperation to address a number of shared ecological problems such as climate change and environmental pollution, under the Belt and Road Initiative. To this end, Li Junyang expressed hope to enhance mutual understanding through the platform of the WEC, with visits to Mexican enterprises in China as a first step. He committed to visit Mexico a delegation group from the private sector, to attract and promote the participation of both side into the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative. The proposition was well received by the Minister. 

Both manufacturing giants, China and Mexico shares great cooperation potential in ecological agriculture, food manufacturing, and sustainable chemical industry

On the 6th of July, the IEEPA Vice President and Secretary-General along with his team met with Deputy Head of the EU Delegation Minister Chris Wood and First Counsellor for Environment and Climate Change Vicky Pollard and discussed the upcoming World Economic and Environmnetal Conference and their mutual goals of sustainable development and green tech investment. 

The two sides discussed the importance of the work they do in environmental protection and sustainability. The EU and China collaborate on a number of projects in low carbon and environmental protection. They both reaffirmed the importance of continued cooperation on these issues and placed an emphasis of the need for even greater cooperation on these issues. 

The Secretary-General talked about the preparation of 2018 World Economic and Environmental Conference (WEC). He shared IEEPA's plan to build a Sino-USA technology cooperation center in California, and consulted for the feasibility of replicating the same model with EU. He also introduced IEEPA's research on ECO-bank model and asked for EU's intention to participate and cooperate. 

The EU delegation expressed interest in IEEPAs work in providing a platform of cooperation and promoting technological cooperation and transfer. They offered to provide connection to EU Chamber of Commerce and European Investment Bank for next step collaboration.

IEEPA meets with EU delegation to discuss their shared focus on ecological and sustainable economic development

On the 5th of July 2018 the Vice President and Secretary-General of the IEEPA Li Junyang and Karl-Olof Andersson, the Deputy Ambassador at the Swedish Embassy, held a meeting to discuss the cooperative relationship between China and Sweden in promoting and protecting ecological environment under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, and the participation of both parties in the upcoming World Economic and Environmental Conference. Also in attendance at the meeting was Lotta Liljelund who is the Director at the Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility at the Swedish embassy. 

Deputy Ambassador Karl-Olof Andersson expressed gratitude to the Secretary General for the invitation to attend the upcoming World Economic and Environmental Conference being held in September this year. Ambassador Anna Lindstedt will be glad to attend if her schedule allows. Chief Counselor Lotta Liljeland introduced to Li Junyang, the Centers cooperation projects with the Ministry of Housing and Construction, the Ministry of Water Resources and other ministries.

They discussed their belief that under the Belt and Road Initiative, both sides can replicate and expand the results of successful eco-projects by attractive private capital so as to achieve the sustainable development of businesses and society. The delegation invited the Secretary-General to visit Sweden and carry out project investigation and cooperation with the support of the embassy.

Li Junyang praised Sweden's efforts as a world leader in ecological economic development with a large number of green technology reserves. He expressed his hope to expand Sino-Swedish green cooperation by visiting relevant Swedish enterprises in China. He also invited the Swedish Embassy in China to jointly host a dinner at the ministerial and ambassadorial levels to promote exchanges and cooperation at all levels

The Deputy Ambassador Karl-Olof Andersson expressed great interest in the work being done by the IEEPA and hopes to continue communication and active cooperate on these issues.

IEEPA will strengthen coolaboration with Sweden on eco-city technologies and experience sharing

On Wednesday 4th July 2018, a meeting between the International Ecological Economy Promotion Association Secretary-General, Junyang Li, and the Counsellor and Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chilean Embassy, Gustavo Gonzalez, has exchanged ideas to mutual sustainable development and green tech investment between the two countries. 

Emphasizing the significance and rich history of cooperation between both China and Chile, the Secretary-General and the Counsellor discussed the manner in which both countries have vigorously interacted in trade and investment. Furthermore, this led to the principal discussion on how this steadfast relationship can provide a strong trough from which to direct investment flows into renewable energy options.

With Chile already having 20% of energy generation as renewable, whilst being on track to dramatically raise that to 90% by 2050, and China forecasting renewables investment of up to $360 billion by 2020, the Secretary-General and Counsellor Gustavo Gonzalez discussed the fertile ground for future expansion of the green tech industry with numerous propositions for means of interaction.

Beyond Chile lies an entire region of the aforementioned market conditions for green investment. The entirety of Latin America has increased expenditure in renewables 11-fold since 2004 and Mexico, Brazil and Chile are now in the global top 10 for renewable energy investment. This being the case, the Secretary-General and the Counsellor concluded by discussing potential pathways for a greater number of future ventures by IEEPA into the wider Latin America region, a proposition in which the Counsellor said the Embassy could provide amicable assistance with. 

IEEPA Consolidates Close Ties with Chilean Embassy in Pursuit of Green Tech Investment and Mutual Sustainable Development

On June 20, Mr. Li Zhanshu, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with Hon. C.T. Frolick, National Assembly Chairperson of South Africa and IEEPA Foreign Senior Advisor, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Mr. Li Zhanshu pointed out that the concept of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness put forward by President Xi Jinping were well implemented in Sino-African cooperation, and new achievements were made in Sino-African traditional friendship. More and more African friends speak highly of China's outstanding achievements and advanced experience. China is willing to strengthen exchanges of experience in governance and administration with African countries, including South Africa, to achieve common development between China and Africa.

Mr. Li Zhanshu said that Sino-South African relations are a model of friendly cooperation between developing countries and emerging countries. It is hoped that the two countries will take the opportunity of 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations as part of the Beijing Summit of the BRICs countries and the China-Africa Cooperation forum to jointly promote the construction of the "one belt and one road" initiative, strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the legislature departments on each side, and push forward the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and South Africa to a higher level.

Hon. C.T. Frolick said that China is a sincere friend of African countries. South Africa is willing to strengthen cooperation with China under the China Africa Cooperation Forum and the BRICs mechanism to promote the comprehensive development of bilateral relations.

Mr. Li Zhanshu Meets with Hon. C.T. Frolick, National Assembly Chairperson of South Africa and IEEPA Foreign Senior Advisor, at the Great Hall of the People