CIIE matchmaking conference opens to facilitate cooperation

The Trade and Investment Matchmaking Conference of the seventh China International Import Expo opened on Wednesday in Shanghai, aiming to help intentional parties achieve more trade and investment cooperation deals.

The matchmaking conference features two major themed activities on trade negotiation and investment promotion. Participants are invited to go through multiple rounds of one-on-one and face-to-face negotiations based on targeted matching.

"This year, we have set up the special zone of Investing in China again and will carry out at least 40 promotional events and 50 investment promotion events. A total of nearly 2,500 domestic buyers and nearly 1,000 overseas exhibitors from more than 60 countries and regions have registered to attend the conference," said Yang Jun, a senior account manager of the Bank of China Shanghai Branch.

The matchmaking conference this year has also set up multiple functional zones for negotiation, promotion and financial service for participants. All the 60 offline matchmaking tables are fully occupied and many overseas first-timer participants said they were impressed by the platform and satisfied with the outcome.

"This is our first time that we are in China. It's our first time that we exhibited this fair. And for now, it's a great experience. We are looking for potential partners, honey companies that are doing honey businesses, importers, distributors, retailers and all partners that would be interested for our products," said Marko, a Serbian exhibitor.

"[The conference is great] for us to expand our business network, to understand in depth laws and regulations of Chinese market. Another side to find a way on how we can mobilize private investment to our country," said Louise, an exhibitor from Angola.

As one of the major supportive events of each edition of the CIIE, the previous six trade and investment matchmaking meetings have cumulatively facilitated more than 5,000 cooperation intentions with their combined intended amount exceeding 40 billion U.S. dollars.

CIIE matchmaking conference opens to facilitate cooperation

China launched a month-long consumption promotion event in its financial hub Shanghai on Monday, featuring a variety of activities, including the launch of new products.

Known as China International Premium Consumption Month, the event is set to be held in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing throughout November.

During the event, a total of 50 activities featuring new products release, first-time exhibitions, and opening of new stores will take place in those places.

In Beijing, nearly 50 new stores across fashion, cosmetics, and other sectors will open, with over 100 new domestic products expected to make their debut. Meanwhile, over 200 exhibitions and performances will be held for the first time, offering customers a vibrant and diverse experience.

Shanghai plans to organize 10 themed activities, including new product launches and promotion of traditional culture.

"More than 200 brands will launch their new products during the event," said Liu Min, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce.

China launches consumption month, featuring diverse activities