Public Diplomacy, Culture, Media, Education and Science

Cultural, Media, Educational and Science Affairs with Southwest China

The Consulate General of Switzerland in Chengdu aims to support and encourage cultural exchange between Switzerland and China in its consular region (Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan and Guizhou), enhance mutual understanding, and actively implement Switzerland’s external cultural policies. Meanwhile, the Consulate General also provides a platform for Swiss artists to present their work to the Chinese public, ensuring artists and cultural institutions in Switzerland and China maintain good communication and cooperation.

The Consulate General of Switzerland in Chengdu acts as focal point for all issues related to media institutions in its consular region.

In terms of education, the goal of the Consulate General is to promote the collaboration between Swiss institutes and schools in its consular region. For further information, please contact the Consulate General of Switzerland in Chengdu.

Pro Helvetia Shanghai

Pro Helvetia Shanghai supports and disseminates Swiss arts and culture in China. It promotes cultural exchange, develops and nurtures long-term partnerships, initiates co-productions and supports residencies. For further information, please visit the webpage of Pro Helvetia Shanghai.

Science and Innovation

Swissnex China is the Science Consulate of Switzerland for China, which builds bridges by connecting Switzerland and China in education, research and innovation. By crossing conventional boundaries, Swissnex China offers a platform to foster collaboration and creativity for inspiring research and ground-breaking innovation. Its mission is to support the outreach and active engagement of its partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent.

The Swissnex locations are established in the world’s most innovative hubs - China, Brazil, Boston, San Francisco, India, with around twenty Science and Technology Offices and Counselors based in Swiss Embassies around the world, they contribute to strengthen Switzerland’s profile as a world-leading innovation hotspot. For further information, please visit the webpage of Swissnex China.