The launch ceremony for the “Big Market for All: Export to China” series of events was held in Shanghai on Tuesday before the opening of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE).
The events will showcase China’s pragmatic steps to actively expand its opening up and promote balanced development in imports and exports, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said at the ceremony.
Noting the Commerce Ministry will host 10 themed events in the series to build diversified channels to allow more goods to “enter China,” Wang added that the events will highlight China’s innovative move to share the opportunities of China’s vast market with the world and create a new pattern of win-win cooperation, as well as a proactive contribution to supporting economic globalization and safeguarding the multilateral trading system.
During the launch ceremony, multiple foreign enterprise representatives recognized opportunities brought about by China’s continuous opening up and stressed their commitment to expand in the large market amid positive views on the prospects of the world’s second-largest economy.
Foreign participants including Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering Group, Craig Allen, president of the U.S.-China Business Council, and Tetsuro Honma, president of the China-Japan Chamber of Commerce spoke highly of the planned events.
Noting the global business community is seeking greater stability, predictability and cooperation opportunities, they said the events send a clear message to the world that China is not only a massive consumer market but also a cooperative partner willing to share growth through institutional innovation.
Around 300 participants attended the launch ceremony, including officials from relevant Chinese government departments and international organizations, representatives of overseas trade promotion agencies and business associations, and exhibitors and buyers from the CIIE.
