Diplomatic envoys and foreign representatives participating the ongoing 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai expressed their willingness to continue the partnership with the CIIE to promote global openness and cooperation.
Business negotiations and exchanges intensively continued in the National Exhibition and Convention Center on Saturday, the fifth day of the world's first national-level import-themed professional trade fair.
This year's CIIE for the first time held an exchange event for organizers of all parties participating in the country exhibition, contributing to mutual learning between different cultures and global economic and trade cooperation.
A total of 73 countries and four international organizations have joined in this session of CIIE, a growth from the previous year. The number of African countries that have set up pavilions has reached a record high of 20.
The foreign participants highlighted the important role of the event in promoting their specialty products and boosting trade agreements, saying that they are hopeful of strengthening ties with the Chinese market.
"We reach agreements for purchases of bananas and shrimps to China. It was very successful and I really wish to come back next year," said Jorge Cevallos, commercial counselor of the Ecuadorian Embassy in China.
"I have seen the number of Swiss companies going up. They showed their new products which are produced in China, developed in China. We have more and more companies which are interested," said Swiss ambassador to China Jurg Burri.
"We do have like better agreements, and we connect better with the market and with China. So hopefully, next year we will be here again," said Graciela Doebel, representative of the organizer of Uruguay national exhibition at 7th CIIE.
All matchmaking events for trade and investment at this year's CIIE ended on Saturday. More than 3,500 companies carried out on-site or offline trade negotiations, reaching more than 260 cooperation intentions in equipment manufacturing, food and agricultural products, consumer goods and other fields, with the total value exceeding 9.4 billion U.S. dollars.
The 7th CIIE, which runs from Tuesday to Sunday, has attracted 3,496 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions this year. The event also marks a significant milestone with the participation of 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and leading industry players from around the world.
Foreign participants hope to keep promoting global cooperation via CIIE
A contemporary Chinese art exhibition has been held at the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest, playing a vibrant role in fostering cultural ties between the East and the West. The exhibits, including brush paintings and sculptures on mountains, rivers, plants, blend traditional brushwork with Western influences, creating a serene, meditative atmosphere.
The artists' deep connection with the natural world is a window that the "Chinese Xieyi exhibition'' at the Hungarian National Museum presents to the public to explore Chinese philosophy, according to Tunde FegyvAri-Komori, curator of the Hungarian National Museum.
"This exhibition is a collection of 58 artworks, including four sculptures from 58 different artists, from the National Art Museum of China's collection. And they represent modern and contemporary artworks, partly reflecting back to the traditional Chinese painting and Chinese art, and partly reflecting to Western influences in art, which mostly started arriving in China after the 1970s and the 80s," said FegyvAri-Komori.
Much of the exhibition showcases traditional Chinese brushwork, where delicate strokes create intricate designs and meanings that express deep philosophical meanings, allowing viewers to experience the world from their perspective.
"The Chinese curators constructed the exhibition around these three topics and these three main aspects to approach Xieyi itself. The first one is called 'yi', which translates as meaning. This focuses on the essence of the topic. The second one is form, which in Chinese is 'xing,' and it's quite similar to meaning, but from a different approach. They are focusing on the form itself that they see, but they are not aiming at mirroring reality. The third one is called 'interest,' or in Chinese called 'qu.' And in this last part, I would say that it's a combination of the first two," said FegyvAri-Komori.
One standout piece is a sculpture that blends mythology and modern art, depicting Lao Tzu departing from the Qin Empire (221 BC to 207 BC), carrying the wisdom that shaped Taoist thought with him. The ox-head panther he rides symbolizes mysticism and the spiritual journey, adding another mythical dimension to the work.
"It expresses Xieyi very well, but at the same time, it also expresses a little bit of Western modern art, abstract art," said FegyvAri-Komori.
For many visitors, the exhibition is a chance to experience the dynamic evolution of Chinese art.
"My father had several books about Chinese art, about porcelains, ceramics, and paintings. It always struck me how different it is from our European tradition. There's a subtlety and sensitivity in it. The way they express emotions feels so unique and profound," said Daniel, a visitor.
The exhibition, part of celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China, celebrates cultural exchange and shared appreciation for art and culture.
Contemporary Chinese art expo held in Hungary helps cultivate ties between east and west
