On August 26, 2025, a special business meeting – the Polish-Chinese Economic Dialogue – took place at the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Katowice. The event was attended by a delegation from China as well as representatives of Polish companies and economic institutions. The main goal of the meeting was to establish and develop economic cooperation between Poland and China. Participants had the opportunity for direct talks, experience sharing, and exploring common areas of business activity.
The event was attended by a large delegation from China, consisting of more than 20 members representing various institutions and enterprises, including the Chinese Embassy in Poland, Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Power Construction Corporation of China, and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Poland. The delegation also included representatives from the financial, industrial, and transportation sectors, highlighting the broad interest in developing economic cooperation with Poland.
The business meeting began with an opening session, during which the participants were welcomed by Tomasz Zjawiony – President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Katowice, along with Stanisław Korman – Member of the Board of the Metropolis GZM, Łukasz Borkowski – Chairman of the Katowice City Council, and Xu Xinyuan – President of the Polish-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
As the host of the event, President Tomasz Zjawiony emphasized:
– China and Poland stand at the crossroads of the most important global trade routes. Together, we form a gateway between Asia and Europe. What is particularly noteworthy is that, in the current economic and political situation, this partnership is the new currency of growth; the Sino-Polish ties are proof of its value.
After the brief welcome to the participants, it was time for presentations on the business environment in Katowice and the Silesian region. Jacek Woźnikowski from GZM Katowice presented the broad range of activities carried out by the GZM Metropolis, including spatial planning, socio-economic development of the metropolitan area, and the planning, coordination, and development of public transportation. He also discussed passenger transport in the metropolis, cooperation in determining the routes of national and regional roads, the promotion of the metropolitan association, as well as efforts related to climate change adaptation and sustainable mobility. Particular attention was given to the MetroBike system – 7,000 bikes at over 900 stations across 31 municipalities – and innovative projects such as hydrogen transport and e-mobility in low-emission zones (LEZ).
Next, Krzysztof Żuradzki and Marcin Barczyk from KBZ Law Firm, a Member Company of the RIG in Katowice briefly presented their firm’s services tailored to foreign investors.
The next part of the meeting focused on the economic relations between Poland and China. Paweł Wojda, Director of the GTL Katowice, presented the development prospects of the Katowice airport, highlighting its significance as a regional transport hub and its potential for foreign investors. Łukasz Karlik from Euroterminal Sławków showcased the strategic logistics hub in southern Poland, handling container and intermodal transport, with an annual capacity of around 285,000 TEU and an efficient connection between broad-gauge and standard-gauge railways. Meanwhile, Magdalena Klank from Savills focused on the industrial and logistics real estate market in the Silesian region, discussing current trends, investor needs, and support opportunities for developers, corporate tenants, and logistics companies. Her presentation emphasized the importance of reliable market data, personalized client approach, and tailored business strategies in the industrial and logistics sector.
Tomasz Rumak from ECOL and Sylwia Koj from IAV Poland presented information about their companies and operations, giving participants the opportunity to learn more about the Polish businesses involved in the event.
After the presentation session, the next item on the agenda was a networking lunch. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for informal conversations with representatives of Polish companies and the Chinese delegation, exchanging experiences, and exploring potential ideas for collaboration.
The Polish-Chinese Economic Dialogue in Katowice proved to be a valuable event, allowing participants to explore the region’s potential, establish business connections, and gain a better understanding of international cooperation opportunities. The meeting confirmed that such initiatives are a crucial step towards economic development and the building of lasting relations between Poland and China.
The event was organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Katowice, in collaboration with the Polish-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
For inquiries regarding cooperation with China, please contact:
Krinal Shah Suri
nternational Cooperation Manager for Asia, Africa, and Middle East
email: kshahsuri@rig.katowice.pl
tel. +48 579 491 303