Kevin Xu Champions Global Economic Collaboration at 25th Brussels Economic Forum
On May 22, 2025, the Brussels Economic Forum celebrated its 25th anniversary as the European Commission’s premier economic event. This year’s forum united influential figures from politics, academia, and industry to chart a path for Europe’s economic resilience amid global volatility.
Kevin Xu Advocates for U.S.-Europe Trade Ties
Among the prominent attendees was Kevin Xu, Chairman of MEBO Group and former Chair of APEC Host Committee. Xu, also Executive Director of the Bay Area Council and Chair of its International Committee, held strategic talks with Belgium’s Minister for SMEs, Eléonore Simonet. Their discussion focused on strengthening trade and innovation ties between California’s Bay Area and Belgium, including the anticipated visit of a Belgian royal delegation.
Forum Focuses on Economic Security and Innovation
With the theme “Navigating a Turbulent World: Securing Europe’s Economy,” the event featured dynamic discussions on digital transformation, green industrial policy, and global supply chain restructuring. Notable speakers included economist Cristina Caffarra, Renault CEO Luca de Meo, and EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
MEBO Group’s Expanding Global Influence
Xu’s presence highlighted MEBO Group’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and innovation-driven growth. The forum reinforced Europe’s role in shaping a stable global economy through dialogue and strategic partnerships.
About MEBO
Founded in 1987 by Professor Rongxiang Xu, a distinguished Chinese life scientist, MEBO Group is a multinational headquartered in both China and the USA. It integrates research, development, and sales across the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health foods, and cosmetics sectors.
At its core, MEBO focuses on regenerative life sciences, innovating with over 100 patents and more than ten joint research bases to enhance and enable the body's own regenerative abilities.
As a leader in regenerative life science, MEBO's extensive research facilities and products impact over 100 countries globally, pioneering new frontiers in the regenerative life world.