The Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation and the Second Silk Road (Xi'an) International Communication Forum opened in Xi'an City, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Tuesday.
The event attracted more than 50 international media representatives and over 300 guests from around the world to engage in in-depth international dialogue and exchanges, gathering wisdom and strength to promote international cultural exchanges and cooperation along the Belt and Road.
In their keynote speeches, the guests shared their views on strengthening exchanges and cooperation among international think tanks, promoting high-quality development of the Belt and Road cooperation, enhancing international communication, and deepening exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
"In the process of carrying out the eight major measures for supporting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, think tanks and the media bear the important responsibility of deepening mutual trust and building consensus. The Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation and the Second Silk Road (Xi'an) International Communication Forum provide an important platform for dialogue between think tanks and media from various countries, promote cooperation through discussions and exchanges, and contribute wisdom and strength to the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation," said Chen Gang, vice president of Shaanxi Branch of Xinhua News Agency.
The eight major measures, announced by China in October 2023, encompass building a multidimensional Belt and Road connectivity network, supporting an open world economy, carrying out practical cooperation, promoting green development, advancing sci-tech innovation, supporting people-to-people exchanges, promoting integrity-based Belt and Road cooperation, and strengthening the institutional building for international Belt and Road cooperation.
Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation held in Xi'an
Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation held in Xi'an
China's longest-running trade event, the ongoing 136th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is showcasing technology-driven innovations from leading enterprises in tech research and development.
The fair kicked off Tuesday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. Themed "Serving high-quality development, promoting high-level opening-up," this edition of the biennial fair features more than 30,000 exhibitors showcasing 1.15 million new products.
Cutting-edge products dominate the show, including industrial robots, automatic machines, and laser equipment. Chinese manufacturers return year after year to introduce innovations even more advanced and intelligent than the previous versions.
"We are focused on the metal forming industry for shearing and bending machines. Our factory was built in 1958 and we have been joining the Canton Fair for more than 25 years," said Coco Lu, Deputy General Manager of Hubei Tri-Ring Metal-Forming Equipment.
This year's Canton Fair is presenting a diverse range of products across a sprawling 1.5 million square meters of exhibition space.
The vast majority of exhibition halls are packed with visitors and buyers, indicating the global business community is keen to engage with China.
Many exhibitors at the fair have benefited from China's policies to boost industrial optimization as the country aims to maintain an edge in a global economy that is increasingly driven by intelligent design.
"As a robotic forklift enterprise, recent national policies have significantly boosted our competitiveness overseas. Tax reductions have lowered our production costs, enabling us to allocate more resources towards independent research and development of core robotic technologies," said Ji Honglei, Chief Marketing Officer of GenSong Intelligent Technology Company.
This year's fair will be held in three phases between Oct 15 and Nov 4, with the first phase lasting five days.
Launched in 1957, the Canton Fair is the country's oldest and largest trade fair. Held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, it is seen as a significant barometer of China's foreign trade.
China's longest-running trade event showcases technology-driven innovations
