The first China International Import Expo closed on October 10. The transaction and procurement results of this CIIE were fruitful. On a one-year basis, the cumulative intended transaction volume was US$57.83 billion.
This reporter learned from the closing press briefing held here. The CIIE is the first national-level exhibition with an import theme in the world so far, and is a major initiative in the history of international trade development. Against the current background of rising protectionism and unilateralism, hosting the CIIE is a major initiative by China to open its market to the world. It is also a practical action by China to promote the construction of an open world economy and support economic globalization.
Sun Chenghai, deputy director of the China International Import Expo Bureau, said that among the intended turnover of US$57.83 billion, the smart and high-end equipment exhibition area had the highest turnover, at US$16.46 billion; followed by the food and agricultural products exhibition area, with a turnover of US$12.68 billion; automobiles The transaction volume in the exhibition area was US$11.99 billion; the medical equipment and medicine and health care exhibition area had a turnover of US$5.76 billion; the consumer electronics and home appliances exhibition area had a turnover of US$4.33 billion; the clothing and apparel and daily consumer goods exhibition area had a turnover of US$3.37 billion; and the service trade exhibition area had a turnover of US$3.24 billion. In addition, the cumulative intended transactions with countries along the “Belt and Road” were US$4.72 billion.
This year’s CIIE, with the theme of “New Era, Shared Future”, attracted a total of 172 countries, regions and international organizations to participate in the exhibition, with more than 3,600 companies participating in the exhibition, and more than 400,000 domestic and foreign buyers attending the exhibition to discuss purchases. , with a total exhibition area of 300,000 square meters. As of 12 noon on November 10, a total of 800,000 people had entered the venue.
At the first Hongqiao International Economic and Trade Forum held on the 5th, parallel forums on “Trade and Opening,” “Trade and Innovation,” and “Trade and Investment” were held. In addition, the Hongqiao International Financial Media and Think Tank Forum was also held at the same time.
Experts said that behind the fruitful results of the CIIE is global companies’ optimism about China’s large market of more than 1.3 billion people and their optimism about China’s prospects for further opening up. Expanding imports will further promote the transformation and upgrading of Chinese enterprises, better promote high-quality development and meet people’s needs for a better life.
Title: US$57.83 billion! The first CIIE achieved fruitful results in transaction and procurement
