eyetouch Highlights Cyprus as a Strategic Tech Bridge at China–EU Trade Seminar
On 23 July 2026, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Cyprus hosted the high-level Seminar on China–EU Trade Relations in Nicosia. Centered around China–EU trade trends, EU economic policy, and the prospects for bilateral cooperation, the event brought together key diplomatic figures, business leaders, and enterprise representatives.
Among the distinguished guests was eyetouch founder and Managing Director, Ehsan Amiri, alongside H.E. Ambassador Yang Yundong and embassy officials from the Economic, Commercial, and Political sections.
During the dialogue and Q&A session, eyetouch delivered key remarks on how Cyprus can serve as an operational and technological bridge between Chinese innovation and the European Union’s expanding smart building ecosystem.
Key Takeaways & Speech Highlights
"Cyprus gave me the opportunity to live, work, establish my company, and build my future here. After all these years, Cyprus is truly my home—and China has become like a second home to me."
Addressing the assembly, eyetouch shared practical proposals to deepen bilateral business ties and solve local market challenges:
Cyprus as a Regional Tech Hub: With its stability and strategic European access, Cyprus stands as an ideal gateway for advanced Chinese smart-home technologies seeking deployment in the EU and Eastern Mediterranean markets.
Synergy of Innovation & Local Implementation: Combining China’s world-class technology manufacturing with Cyprus's local technical expertise, engineering precision, and post-sale support infrastructure.
Addressing Technical Labor Gaps: Creating structured, legal pathways for experienced Chinese engineers and technicians to support local projects, facilitate technology transfer, and upskill Cypriot teams.
Proposed Demonstration Project: Exploring a joint China–Cyprus Smart Living Demonstration Project to showcase integrated building automation, climate control, and enterprise security solutions in real-world applications.
Looking Ahead
As demand for architectural automation and enterprise security rapidly grows across Cyprus, cross-border technology transfer remains essential to maintaining international standards. eyetouch remains committed to facilitating trusted, high-end technology implementations that elevate both residential and commercial spaces across the island.
We extend our sincere gratitude to H.E. Ambassador Yang Yundong and the Economic & Commercial Section of the Chinese Embassy for their ongoing hospitality, partnership, and vision for sustainable trade collaboration.