On 5 October 2026, Kang Yan, Chinese Ambassador to Slovenia, visited the City of Kranj and met with Mayor Matjaž Rakovec. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on further strengthening local exchanges and cooperation, especially in economy, business and trade, culture and education.

On the same day, Ambassador Kang Yan and Mayor Rakovec jointly attended the launch ceremony of Yutong electric buses in Kranj and took a test ride on the vehicles. This marks the first entry of Chinese-brand electric buses into the Slovenian market.