Shenzhen Luohu and Frankfurt Forge Cultural and Tourism Partnership

Shenzhen’s Luohu District and the city of Frankfurt have launched a new cultural and tourism partnership aimed at deepening exchanges and catalyzing innovation. The cooperation was formalized at the China (Shenzhen Luohu) – Germany (Frankfurt) Cultural and Tourism Cooperation Exchange Symposium held in Frankfurt, where an agreement was signed between the Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism, and Sports Bureau of Luohu District and the Sino-German Technology and Academic Association.

Strategic Focus and Long-Term Collaboration

Under the agreement, both sides will leverage their respective strengths to drive collaborative projects in cultural tourism, artificial intelligence, and digital creativity. The partners plan to establish a long-term coordination mechanism to accelerate project implementation and ensure sustained growth, with an emphasis on practical outcomes and scalable models of cooperation.

Robust Participation and Shared Vision

The symposium drew more than 50 German enterprises and institutions from sectors including cultural tourism, life sciences, media, and AI. In keynote remarks, a representative from the Chinese Consulate General in Frankfurt underscored the importance of the initiative for strengthening industrial ties and fostering deeper economic connections and mutual understanding.

Luohu’s trade delegation highlighted the district’s advantages and development opportunities, reaffirming a commitment to expand partnerships across performing arts, creative fashion, cross-border tourism, green development, and life sciences. German organizations such as the European Molecular Biology Organization and the Hessian State Theater Ballet shared industry insights and expressed enthusiasm for future collaboration with Luohu.

Outcomes of the Symposium

• Formalized cooperation between Luohu’s cultural and tourism authorities and the Sino-German Technology and Academic Association.
• Consensus to innovate cooperation models that integrate culture, technology, and creative industries.
• Commitment to mechanisms that support long-term, sustainable project delivery.

On-Site Engagements to Spur Investment

Beyond the symposium, the Luohu District Trade Delegation visited companies including Meissner Digital Interior Design, Baum & Garten Advertising, Schmidt Advertising, and the European Molecular Biology Organization. These visits aimed to encourage German enterprises to invest in Shenzhen, explore the Chinese market, and connect with local innovation ecosystems, while also supporting Shenzhen brands in their global expansion.

Mutual Benefits and Next Steps

The partnership is expected to broaden market opportunities for businesses in both regions and enrich cultural exchange through joint programs, exhibitions, and performances. By aligning cultural tourism with technology-driven creativity, the cooperation aims to elevate international visibility for Luohu and strengthen Frankfurt’s role as a European hub for cross-border cultural and business collaboration.

Next steps include forming joint working groups, identifying pilot projects in cultural content and digital applications, and setting timelines to move from planning to implementation. Both parties will prioritize initiatives that demonstrate near-term impact while laying a foundation for sustained innovation and exchange.

With strong institutional support and active participation from industry leaders, the Shenzhen Luohu–Frankfurt partnership marks a forward-looking model for integrating culture, technology, and tourism to drive shared growth.