Shanghai International Expo confirms China’s opening up to world

Shanghai, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) closes on Friday after signing millionaire agreements and confirming China's opening up to the world.

November 10, 2023
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According to the organizers, nearly 3,400 exhibitors and 394,000 professional visitors from 154 countries, regions, and world organizations participated.

British specialist Paul Hawkins told CGTN that the CIIE helped to connect European companies directly with their Chinese counterparts, leading to the signing of several cooperation agreements and projects in preparation.

According to data, over 1,500 companies from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)’s partner countries exhibited their distinctive products at this CIIE edition.

Cuba participated in the China Expo with a pavilion and a stand dedicated to the BioCubafarma Group. Prime Minister Manuel Marrero led his country’s delegation to this event.

The 2023 edition of CIIE marked the first return to face-to-face exhibitions since the start of Covid-19 and allowed participants to interact.

At the opening ceremony, Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized that China will continue on its path toward reform and opening up to create cooperation opportunities for all.

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