Summary of XPORT DAY on 06/11/2025

We were delighted to hear Sophie Gaugain, Vice-President of the Region and a lawyer, emphasise the legal aspects of international relations.

She reminded us that 4,000 companies in Normandy are exporters.

Speech by the Business France representative in North America, based in Canada:

Given the difficulties between the United States, Canada and Mexico, it is certain that these two countries will develop their relations with Europe to make up for the shortcomings of the United States.

Xavier Chatte-Ruols, Business France representative for China in Shanghai:

France has a good image in Asia.

China’s objective is to become the world’s leading power and to establish itself abroad.

Hong Kong still has a relatively autonomous system, which makes it easier to export.

Leading sectors are technology, agri-food, wine, industry and lifestyle, as well as sport following the Olympic Games.

SMEs account for 50% of French exports.

South Korea, Japan and Taiwan: this is one of the richest regions in Asia. It is highly developed in terms of new technologies, robotisation, ecological transition, the space sector and quantum physics.