At 3:00 PM Turkish time on August 29th, a grand press conference for the "Ankara Chinatown" project was held in Ankara, Türkiye's capital. The project, considered a significant milestone in China-Türkiye economic and trade cooperation, attracted senior government officials, business leaders, and representatives from various institutions from both countries. The press conference, co-hosted by the project contractor and the coordinating company, detailed the project's overall plan, design concept, and future prospects.
The press conference officially opened at 3:00 PM. In their opening remarks, the organizers extended a warm welcome to the guests and emphasized their commitment to jointly promoting the development of this comprehensive commercial center.
At 3:10 PM, Emrah İnanç, project partner and representative of the coordinating company, took the stage and comprehensively outlined the strategic positioning and functional layout of the "Ankara Chinatown" project. He stated that the project aims to create a modern complex integrating trade, logistics, and cultural exchange, becoming a key hub serving a market of 1.5 billion people in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Afterward, a representative from Anhui Geshun Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. delivered a speech, emphasizing that the company will leverage China's advanced infrastructure technology and management experience to ensure the high-quality completion of the project and create employment opportunities and economic vitality for the local area.
At 3:40 pm, the project architect took the stage and vividly demonstrated the project's architectural vision and cultural connotations through rich visuals and design blueprints. The design, which integrates Eastern smart manufacturing with the commercial application of artificial intelligence, will become a model business concept that will greatly promote the integration of commercial liquidity and artificial intelligence in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
At 4 pm, Osman Nuri Karagül, a representative of the Coldwell Banker team, delivered closing remarks, expressing gratitude for the support of all parties and pledging to fully support the implementation and operation of the project.
The high-profile guest lineup highlights the project's strategic significance
The press conference brought together several prominent guests from China and Türkiye, including:
Jiang Xuebin, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Ankara;
Rifat Hisarkoğlu, Chairman of the Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
Gülsel Baran, Chairman of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
Mansur Yavaş, Mayor of Ankara Metropolitan Area;
Senior officials from Türkiye's Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, and other departments;
as well as representatives from numerous institutions and businesses.
The guests unanimously agreed that the "Ankara Chinatown" project will deepen China-Türkiye cooperation in infrastructure development, trade and investment, science and technology, and culture, injecting new impetus into the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative between the two countries.
Project Outlook: Empowering the Regional Economy and Promoting Win-Win Cooperation between China and Türkiye
"Ankara Chinatown" is expected to become one of the largest Chinese product exhibition and cultural exchange platforms in Central Asia, providing a window for Chinese companies to enter the Turkish and European markets and driving the upgrading of local industrial chains and urban development. Upon completion, the project will encompass multiple sectors, including commodity trade, warehousing and logistics, financial services, and technological innovation, further boosting bilateral trade and people-to-people exchanges between China and Türkiye.
The successful launch of this conference marks the official entry of the "Ankara Chinatown" project into its implementation phase, and it is expected to become a new model for China-Türkiye economic and trade cooperation.