WKÖ Celebrates 40 years of Diplomatic Relations between Austria and China

People ♦ Published: January 27, 2011; 10:23 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Austrian Economic Chamber stresses the relevance of China for Austria's foreign trade in the context of the anniversary.

WKÖ Celebrates 40 years of Diplomatic Relations between Austria and China / Picture: © Vindobona.org

On the occasion of the forum "Wirtschaftsmacht China" (Economic Power China) held yesterday, Chamber President Christoph Leitl said: "The enormous importance of China for Austria's economy shows itself in that the People's Republic has overtaken last year the U.S. as the most important Austrian overseas trade partner."

Austrian exports to China rose by over 40% in 2010 and China…