Peru seeks to diversify its exports to China through CIIE: official

Peru hopes to diversify its exports to the important Chinese market through its participation in the upcoming 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, said Fernando Quirós Campos, director of Asia and Oceania department of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday.

Speaking in an interview with China Central Television (CCTV) in Lima, capital of Peru, Fernando Quirós Campos praised China's initiative to organize the CIIE as "valuable and unique," particularly for countries like Peru that seek to diversify their exports to China.

"I think it is a valuable initiative, very valuable, and I would say it is unique, different, because most countries always do these events to promote their exports. China, in this case, stands out by organizing a great event to promote imports and that, for countries like Peru, which seeks to diversify our exports to such important markets like China. We find the initiative is very commendable and Peruvian companies will definitely be present," he said.

The official expressed his hope to enhance Peru's trade with China, which is vital for the country, through participation in the CIIE, which will run from Nov 5 to 10 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

"We believe that trade with China, while important for Peru, still has a lot of room for further development, expansion and, above all, diversification. In this sense, we believe that initiatives such as the upcoming inauguration of the port of Chancay will allow us to attract new investments to have processing plants in Peru that can produce and export to China. We hope to go to this import fair in Shanghai this year and in the years to come with more and better products, with higher added value, Peruvian products to offer to China," Fernando Quirós Campos said.

Themed "New Era, Shared Future," this edition of the CIIE has attracted participants from 152 countries, regions and international organizations, and achieved a new record with 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders set to attend.

Peru seeks to diversify its exports to China through CIIE: official

Preparations are nearly complete for the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), set for November 5-10 in Shanghai, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said at a press conference that exhibits from over 2,700 participating companies have entered the exhibition halls, while those from more than 700 companies are still in transit and will arrive by Nov. 2.

To improve the experience for attendees, this year's CIIE has established 172 functional areas in 26 categories and added 1,523 temporary signs throughout the venue. The expo has also streamlined its registration and approval processes with a digital system.

"We are enhancing payment convenience by ensuring adequate small-denomination cash reserves, while expanding bank card transaction acceptance to include both domestic and international cards for the first time. Additionally, the expo will feature a 5,000-square-meter catering zone and offer food delivery services to all booths," said He.

The expo will also share comprehensive travel and service information via its official WeChat account, and upgrades have been made to the event's Hongqiao forum information system and the venue's navigation systems to enhance the attendee experience.

The seventh CIIE has attracted participants from 152 countries, regions and international organizations, and achieved a new record with 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders set to attend.

Since its first edition in 2018, the expo has become an important showcase, spotlighting China's new development paradigm, a platform for high-standard opening up, and an opportunity for the whole world.

Preparation work for CIIE nears completion: ministry