Iranian businesses eye market opportunities at China’s import expo
By Delaram Ahmadi
Staff writer
The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai on Thursday, bringing together a record number of participating companies and international exhibitors as China seeks to further open its market to global businesses.
Held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center under the theme “New Era, Shared Future,” the six-day event provides a platform for countries and regions to explore opportunities arising from Chinese-style modernization and promote mutually beneficial cooperation.
A total of 162 countries, regions and international organizations are taking part in this year’s expo. The Country Exhibition features 65 countries and four international organizations, while more than 4,100 exhibitors are participating in the Business Exhibition.
The event has set new records in the overall number of participating companies, the number of Fortune Global 500 companies and industry-leading enterprises, as well as exhibition space.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said hosting the CIIE was a major initiative by China to uphold trade liberalization and economic globalization and proactively open its market to the world.
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