China's consumer products expo will elevate visitor experience

The upcoming consumer products expo in China will be more than just a showcase of latest products and will offer visitors fresh experience with immersive displays, interactive exhibits, and innovative shopping opportunities.

The 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) is set to take place from April 13 to 18 in Haikou, capital city of the southern island province of Hainan.

The expo, a key platform for global trade and consumption trends, has drawn the participation of over 4,100 brands from 71 countries and regions.

Apart from premium goods, the expo will also show quality products for foreign trade, trendy traditional brands, and cherished heritage items.

The expo will also shine with its innovative exhibition formats.

The integration of live brand shows with on-the-spot purchasing adds a new dimension to the experience. Visitors can not only enjoy the visual spectacle of product displays but also place orders and collect their purchases right away, bringing convenience and excitement to the forefront.

At the new consumer technology zone that highlights the fusion of cutting-edge technology and industry collaboration, visitors will have better interactive experiences.

"At the yacht exhibition in Sanya, diversified consumption scenarios, such as 'yacht plus wedding', and 'yacht plus diving', will be created. And the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone will offer full-chain service on medical tourism, including health examination, rehabilitation, and aesthetic medicine," Vice Commerce Minister Sheng Qiuping told a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.

The expo will not be limited to its exhibition spaces.

During the exhibition, host cities will come alive with colorful activities, such as a forum on nutrition and health science, a new energy vehicle island-wide test drive, and a conference on the low-altitude economy, to expand consumption.

"During the exhibition, a series of promotion events will be held in Haikou and Sanya, including concerts, music festivals, and duty-free shopping promotion events. Meanwhile, 100 new Hainan dishes will be introduced for guests to taste the flavor of the free trade port," said Gu Gang, Vice Governor of Hainan Province.

China's consumer products expo will elevate visitor experience

A rescue team from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) arrived in Nay Pyi Taw, capital of Myanmar, on Sunday evening, and swiftly proceeded to the area hardest hit by a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake to assist in search and rescue operations.

The 51-member team, after a brief rest at the Myanmar National Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Nay Pyi Taw, geared up for an overnight journey to Mandalay, the city closest to the quake's epicenter, to begin their crucial rescue efforts.

"I am part of the support team from the Hong Kong Hospital Authority (HA). This time, the HA has dispatched two doctors and two nurses to join the HKSAR rescue mission. We have prepared for possible emergencies, including bringing a large stock of medical supplies and equipment such as ventilators and blood pressure monitors," said Chiu Yuet Chung, one of the rescuers.

"As soon as we received news of such a severe disaster, we immediately began extensive preparations in Hong Kong. While the 'golden 72 hours ' are critical, we ensured that we could deploy as quickly as possible. This time, we were able to prepare and depart in a very short time," said Kong Ka-ho, a senior officer from Hong Kong's Fire Services Department.

Kong said the rescue team had prepared a wide range of equipment, including life-detecting radars, drones, 360-degree cameras, and demolition tools, to assist in the precise search and rescue of trapped individuals.

According to the Hong Kong SAR Government's Security Bureau, the 51-member rescue team comprises personnel from the Security Bureau, Fire Services Department, Immigration Department, and the Hospital Authority. The team also includes two fire search and rescue dogs.

The earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday noon was the largest of the year so far and the strongest continental seismic activity globally in nearly a decade. At least 1,700 people died, 3,400 were injured, and 300 remained missing as of Sunday noon, according to the country's State Administration Council on Sunday.

China's HK rescue team rushes to Myanmar quake epicenter to search for survivors