Former Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel, nicknamed the 'turnaround chancellor' for reviving his country's economy, shared bold visions for China-Austria cooperation at the 2023 Understanding China conference. \"China's peaceful development isn't just economic – it's about creating global stability through innovation,\" he told CMG's Zou Yun.
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Schüssel highlighted untapped opportunities between Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics infrastructure and Austria's alpine expertise: \"Imagine Chinese solar panels powering Austrian ski resorts!\" He also praised China's green tech investments as \"game-changers for sustainable development.\"
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The ex-leader, who first visited China in 1995, reflected on witnessing Shenzhen's tech boom firsthand: \"It's like watching a smartphone upgrade in real life – but for entire cities!\" His advice to young entrepreneurs? \"Think cross-border, act local.\"
