Premier Li Keqiang visits Pangyo Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation in Seongnam on November 2 with Governor Nam; plans to create a ‘China Center’ in ‘Second Pangyo’; requests support for tenancy of Chinese corporations in center

◇ On November 2, Governor Nam Kyung-pil (second from left), Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (third from left) and other guests pose for a commemorative photo at the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation in Pangyo, Seongnam City. ⓒ Gyeonggi Provincial Government

On the morning of November 2, Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and introduced Pangyo during Premier Li’s visit to the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation in Pangyo, Seongnam City. 

Governor Nam said, “Gyeonggi Province plans to build a business center in the ‘Second Pangyo’ scheduled for 2017. Of which, half the complex will be a global center and the other half will be a ‘China Center’.” Governor Nam continued, “We expect investments to flow in from China, so we hope the Premier can help a number of Chinese corporations to establish their presence in the ‘China Center’.”

Governor Nam added, “We want to develop a system that resembles the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation and build a startup campus by February 2016.”

In response, Premier Li said, “Korea and China must cooperate in the ICT field to not only expand into each other’s markets but also to enter the global market. Both governments have already agreed to this.” Premier Li also said, “We plan to create a China-Korea Youth Innovation Complex in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It will help Korean corporations enter China’s Midwestern markets. I hope we can cooperate on many fronts with Gyeonggi Province as well.”

The Premier added that he will extend his support to the China Center proposed by Governor Nam. 

As soon as he greeted Governor Nam, Premier Li expressed his gratitude saying, “I heard you rescheduled your appointments to be here today. Thank you. I’ve been to Gyeonggi Province a few times before.” Governor Nam reciprocated, saying, “I’ve seen you a few times at the Korean National Assembly. I’m very happy to meet you. I did reschedule to meet you, Premier.” Premier Li’s visit to the center continued in a friendly manner. 

◇ Governor Nam said, “Gyeonggi Province plans to build a business center in the ‘Second Pangyo’ scheduled for 2017. Of which, half the complex will be a global center and the other half will be a ‘China Center’.” Governor Nam continued, “We expect investments to flow in from China, so we hope the Premier can help a number of Chinese corporations to establish their presence in the ‘China Center’.” ⓒ Gyeonggi Provincial Government

Premier Li toured the Internet of Things (IoT) Development Lab, 3D Lab, and Mobile Lab at the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation with 12 other ministerial officers of the Chinese government including Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi and Science & Technology Minister Wan gang. 

Premier Li also met with four key businesses supported by the center to learn how these corporations started their businesses as well as about available support programs offered by the Center. 

Governor Nam completed his visit to the United States and was scheduled to visit Japan and attend the Pugwash Conference General Meeting on November 1. However, he revised his schedule upon hearing that Premier Li would visit Pangyo.

ⓒ Gyeonggi G-News | Kim Jin-kyoung jinkyoungkim@kg21.net 

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