Hebei has a long tradition of science and education. The region features numerous  universities, colleges and vocational schools, which makes the possibilities for research cooperation and student exchange practically limitless. The Co-Development Program helps Dutch universities and schools find promising Chinese partners.

Climate change and emission reduction are high on the Hebei agenda. This makes the expertise of companies and knowledge institutes from Zuid-Holland most welcome in Hebei.

Like Zuid-Holland, Hebei is a coastal province with large harbors. It features ports such as Tangshan, Cangzhou and Qinhuangdao, the largest coal shipping port in China. The Co-Development Program helps Dutch companies to profit from the possibilities of the still-robust Chinese port industry.

Hebei is traditionally an agricultural province; animal husbandry, vegetable and fruit cultivation are its main agricultural activities. Hebei is currently looking for foreign investors to introduce new machinery and high-tech production methods. The Co-Development Program helps Dutch companies to set up promising ventures in Hebei.