After successful editions in 2013 and 2015, the Sino-Swiss Business Awards 2017 has announced the winners of its third edition during an exclusive gala evening held at the Rosewood Beijing. More than 350 guests attended the event which included top economic and political leaders from both Switzerland and China. For the first time, and in the frame of the OBOR Summit, the highest authority of Switzerland, honoured the Ceremony with her presence: Her Excellency, Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard, President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications.Prior to the SSBA, a panel discussion entitled ÒOn the move: Sino-Swiss business cooperation and the belt & roadÓ took place for around 40 high-level guests, including H.E. President Doris Leuthard who made an opening statement.A signing ceremony including agreements on government, business and education levels was held alongside the event.