AIFC (Franco-Chinese Incubator Association) was set up in response to the Belt and Road Initiative as a hub for Sino-French innovation cooperation. It connects the innovation ecosystems of China and France and provides a platform for cross-border incubation and resource matching, helping companies expand into international markets.
In this role, Ms. Zheng will draw on her extensive experience in ESG strategy, the transition to carbon neutrality, impact investing and related fields to contribute to Sino-French business incubation, cross-border capacity building and green compliance guidance. She will provide professional support for Chinese companies entering France and the wider European market, helping them build global competitiveness that is both resilient and sustainable.
Ms. Mia Zheng's certificate of appointment
About the Association d'Incubateur Franco-Chinois (AIFC)Headquartered in Lyon, France, AIFC was founded in response to the call by China and Europe to build the Belt and Road and their shared wish for technological and cultural exchange, and to meet the practical needs of cooperation and incubation projects between Europe and China. The association promotes exchange and cooperation of talent and projects between France and China. As a two-way incubator for French and Chinese entrepreneurship and innovation projects, it provides consulting, cooperation and incubation services for projects with French, Chinese or wider China-Europe backgrounds. It also organises the Sino-French Innovation Competition and aims to be a strong incubator and cooperation platform for Sino-French innovation projects.
About the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU)
The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU was initiated by Bank of China (Europe), China Three Gorges (Europe) and COSCO Shipping (Europe) and registered in Brussels on 31 August 2018. It has more than 100 member organisations, representing over 1,000 Chinese companies in Europe across the main EU member states. Based in Brussels, close to the European Council, the European Commission and other EU institutions, the Chamber represents the interests of Chinese companies under its shared mission of "Connecting Business between China and Europe for Common Prosperity".