Marbella City Hall and China Construction Bank Span Branch Sign Letter of Intent to Advance Silk Bridge Development and Prepare for the 2026 International Capital Summit
Marbella City Hall and China Construction Bank (CCB) Span Branch have formally signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a framework for institutional cooperation in support of the Silk Bridge International Capital Summit 2026 and to strengthen long-term collaboration between Marbella and Hangzhou.
The signing ceremony was held in a hybrid format and jointly organised by Unicorn Royal Dragon (URD), The Pool, and global strategy consultancy Align, reflecting the cross-border and multi-stakeholder nature of the partnership.
The LOI outlines a shared commitment to advancing Silk Bridge as a China–EU innovation and capital cooperation platform, while laying the groundwork for the preparation and delivery of the 2026 International Capital Summit. The agreement also reinforces institutional ties between the City of Marbella and the City of Hangzhou, with a focus on innovation, investment, and international capital engagement.
The LOI was signed by Mr. Felix Romero, Deputy Mayor of Marbella, and Mr. Xie Lin, Deputy General Manager of China Construction Bank Barcelona Branch, on behalf of their respective institutions.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Alejandro, Director of Innovation at Marbella City Hall; Ms. Han Wenjing, Deputy President of China Construction Bank Hangzhou Branch; and senior representatives from URD, The Pool, and Align.
"This collaboration marks an important milestone in the development of Silk Bridge and underscores the growing role of institutional partnerships in facilitating structured, long-term international capital cooperation between Europe and China."
About the Institutions
Silk Bridge
A China–EU innovation and capital cooperation platform focused on facilitating structured cross-border engagement between public institutions, financial organisations, and strategic partners.
China Construction Bank (CCB)
One of China’s largest state-owned commercial banks, with extensive global capabilities in cross-border financial services and international investment facilitation.
Marbella City Hall
The municipal government of Marbella, an international Mediterranean city pursuing long-term innovation-driven economic development and global investment strategies.
URD
Marbella’s designated strategic representative for cooperation with China, supporting institutional engagement, capital initiatives, and international positioning.
The Pool
The core execution partner of the Marbella 2.0 Innovation and Capital Strategy, responsible for programme delivery and ecosystem coordination.
Align
A global brand and strategy consultancy providing international positioning and strategic advisory support.