Such cooperation is timely, flourishing and full of vast potential. It is timely because the tide of openness is unstoppable.In the past few decades,Changzhou and Europe have made substantial achievements in economic, social and cultural cooperation. A large number of European enterprises have entered China, forming a deep and lasting bond with Changzhou.Moreover, such cooperation thrives as the industrial upgrade is in the making. The high-quality development of the wood industry, especially the home furnishing sector, is an important sector in Changzhou as we aim to develop new quality productive force based on our local conditions.Changzhou will pursue in-depth project cultivation and industry development, driving the deeper integration of industry development, academic research, and product commercialization. This will foster the emergence of more new products, new ideas, and new trends from Changzhou, making their mark globally.And finally, such cooperation has vast potential because it has a solid foundation.Located at the center of the Yangtze River Delta city cluster, Changzhou is the 25th city in China to enter the one-trillion-yuan GDP club.Changzhou will continue to foster a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized，and sincerely look forward to more European friends becoming “city partners” in Changzhou's high-quality development.

The strategic cooperation between Ki home and Austria's WEITZER PARKETT is an important achievement of the continuous deepening of ties and expansion of cooperation between China and Austria, demonstrating the shared commitment of both countries to pursue excellence, innovation, and sustainable development in the wood industry. Austria has always been renowned worldwide for its abundant forestry resources and long tradition of woodcraft, and it is also a global leader in sustainable forestry and cutting-edge wood processing technology. Today's salon provides a valuable platform for wood industry experts and practitioners worldwide to gather, share insights, and explore new approaches of cooperation, which will surely propel the entire wood industry towards more sustainable development.