With the seventh China International Import Expo approaching, global exhibitors are gearing up to showcase their most exciting new products at the event in Shanghai starting Nov 5.
According to the CIIE Bureau, more than 70 countries and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the country exhibition section of the CIIE. Norway, Slovakia, Benin, Burundi, Madagascar and UNICEF will participate for the first time, and the total number of exhibitors in the section is expected to exceed that of the sixth CIIE.
In recent days, at the Argentine National Pavilion of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Perennial Exhibition and Trading Center, Argentine exhibitors have already debuted nearly 10 new products they will bring to the expo for the first time, including cooking oils, beef, seafood, and highly caffeinated teas.
"Going into new types of products here for the Chinese consumers like olive oil, like mate tea which is one of our main teas that we drink, and at the same time we're looking to expand to other types of products just like leather products or more fashionable products that still we are developing here in China," said Federico Nahuel Lopez Brusau, Commercial Consul of the Consulate General of the Argentine Republic in Shanghai.
Turkish businessman Ramazan has participated in the CIIE for several consecutive iterations. During this year's expo, he will also showcase new products.
"We have two kinds of food and beverage. [For] food, actually we are focusing on Turkish dry fruits and beverages [from Türkiye]," said Ramazan.
Ramazan has been engaged in the import and export of traditional commodities in China for 15 years. He stressed that the import expo has created a platform for exchanges between China and the world, and he has great confidence in the future of the Chinese market. Currently, he is intensifying negotiations and cooperation and plans to bring China's new energy products to Türkiye before 2025.
"We will be soon [be involved in] the new energy systems solutions for home or car or battery safe systems. We are focusing and we have already [been working] with one Chinese company, Xinyi Electric Corporation for Türkiye and China. We will distribute this company in Türkiye beginning in 2025, so I think this is also some of the future business," he said.
Global exhibitors gearing up to show new products at 7th CIIE
Global exhibitors gearing up to show new products at 7th CIIE
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
