On November 10th, the 8th China International Import Expo concluded, welcoming guests from all over the world and considering the interests of the world. According to statistics, the intended transaction volume of this year's CIIE is 83.49 billion US dollars, an increase of 4.4% compared to the previous year, reaching a historical high.
The China International Import Expo not only needs to be held every year, but also needs to be held at a high level, achieve results, and become better and better. From groups of dynamic data, to steaming collaboration stories, and to continuously marking new heights with the CIIE imprint, it all makes people feel that the CIIE, which has gone through 8 years of history, is getting better and better.
The Big and Small of the CIIE
Entering the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai), one can find that the CIIE is very large and spectacular, accommodating visitors from all over the world. This year's CIIE has 155 countries, regions, and international organizations participating, with 4108 overseas enterprises exhibiting. The overall exhibition area exceeds 430000 square meters, reaching a new high in scale. The size of the CIIE is not only reflected in its scale, but also in its significant impact. Some exhibitors sincerely expressed that 'the CIIE is a stage where the world can see you'. The CIIE is also very 'small'. Whether in the exhibition area or small booths, there are many small and beautiful "cutting-edge products" displayed, such as the smallest X-ray machines. The term 'small' in the CIIE has another meaning. At this year's CIIE, the world's best products, improving quality and moving towards novelty, making their debut and exhibition, are right in front of us. After strolling around, you can fill your shopping cart, to the point where some netizens say that the CIIE has made the world "smaller". Indeed, it is true that the world's best products can be directly imported into the market without leaving Shanghai, and can be bought all over the world. The convenience brought by this' small 'is precisely a kind of vastness. It is worth mentioning that this year's CIIE has established a product zone for the least developed countries for the first time, and the number of African companies participating has surged by 80%. As a result, some niche and treasure trove agricultural products were able to make their debut. Exhibitors look forward to achieving a market breakthrough for agricultural products from scratch, starting from the CIIE.
The CIIE's Progress and Expo
Hello everyone, I am Xinbao. Welcome to the News Center of the 8th CIIE. As soon as I walked into the entrance of the News Center, the reporter saw an intelligent interactive robot greeting everyone. From two G1 humanoid robots transforming into "boxers", to the "dance king" robot dominating the audience, and then to robots transforming into "waiters" providing services for Chinese and foreign journalists... At this year's CIIE, robots are still the "conspicuous bag". Unlike previous years, humanoid robots have entered the next level, indicating that the annual CIIE is constantly evolving.
From the industrial end to the consumer end, from "entry" to "integration", robots will gradually shape our daily lives. Gather together to enjoy the "Four Leaf Clover" and appreciate the "New and Unique" together. There are countless good things at the CIIE, which not only broaden people's horizons but also open up the boundaries of imagination towards beauty. For example, a weight loss tool that does not require injections or medication is highly popular among people. It is reported that this product uses an endoscope to insert a balloon into the stomach, occupying a portion of the stomach volume, reducing food intake, delaying gastric emptying, and enhancing satiety. Unlock the CIIE and experience the surprise of "health". In the health and nutrition exhibition area, many booths are crowded with people. Whether it is the display of cutting-edge achievements in the global medical industry or the advocacy of the concept of "active health", it is related to the health of the whole nation and echoes the "Healthy China" strategy. The consumer goods exhibition area of this year's CIIE focuses on "higher quality, better life" with the themes of "new life, cool technology, and the latest trends". From AI intelligent systems providing you with exercise "prescriptions", to the emergence of intelligent "silver economy" products, from the influx of "it" exclusive exhibits into the consumer market, to fashion trend products winning with novelty... The consumer goods exhibition area not only leads the new trend of consumption, but also helps people enjoy a quality life. To advance and achieve success, and to seek knowledge from others. At this year's CIIE, 461 new products, technologies, and services were showcased in a concentrated manner, reflecting the concepts of "innovation" and "innovation", as well as highlighting the profound significance of hosting the CIIE.
The Wisdom and Benefit of the CIIE
In the new era, share the future. The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is the world's first national level exhibition with the theme of imports, and is a major innovation in the history of international trade development. Holding the CIIE has showcased China's wisdom and contributed China's strength to the world. For the past eight years, the CIIE has continuously released the "magnetic attraction effect". Through this year's CIIE, we can better feel the increasing attractiveness of the Chinese market. It is reported that this year's exhibitors have added more than 600 companies on the basis of 3496 from last year, including the top 10 brands in the automotive and electrical industries, as well as 290 Fortune 500 and industry leaders, including the three major mining companies. Meeting and benefiting each other will lead to success. From exhibition booths to hospital beds, from laboratories to people's homes, the CIIE accelerates the landing of innovative achievements with strong "spillover effects". For example, there is a "star drug" that specializes in treating specific types of advanced lung cancer. It made its debut at the CIIE in 2019 and was successfully approved for market by the National Medical Products Administration in 2022. It was quickly included in the medical insurance catalog and has now benefited more than 20000 Chinese patients. If mass production of good products benefits users, then China's high-level opening-up benefits the world. A multinational enterprise that participated in the CIIE with full attendance stated that it will steadily advance towards the goal of "in China, for the world" on the basis of "in China, for China". Entering the CIIE, what you see is not only good things, but also the happy life depicted by good things; What I feel is not only the surge in popularity, but also the firm confidence of my peers in China. At this year's CIIE, the head of a foreign company stated that China is their most important market, and the group relies 20% on China. 'This is the future'. From "growing together with the Chinese market", to "China is the core focus on the market", and then to "rooting in China and radiating overseas markets", relevant personnel of multinational enterprises expressed their feelings in an interview with the CCTV reporter, conveying a clear message: working hand in hand to advance, international community participation is broader and deeper; Strengthening the Chinese market, foreign companies demonstrate confidence and expectations through practical actions. This also indicates that the CIIE is getting better and better, and it is important to adhere to the principle of "sharing the same interests with the world".
Estuary and bridge
The Chinese economy is a vast ocean, and the world economy is also a vast ocean. The world's oceans and seas are interconnected. "In the eight years since the CIIE was held, people have clearly seen that it is the gateway for the world economy to the Chinese economy, and also an important bridge for China to connect with the world. Some unilateralism and protectionism behaviors in the current international arena seriously impact the international economic and trade order and disrupt the operation of the world economy. In this context, China's insistence on holding the CIIE every year is even more significant. For many years, China has been a major contributor to global economic growth and a stable anchor. The Chinese economy is a vast ocean with significant scale, resilience, and potential. An important manifestation is that China has a population of over 1.4 billion and the middle-income group is steadily expanding, making it the most promising large market in the world. In the first three quarters of this year, China's economic growth rate reached 5.2%, and its import and export of goods to the world increased by 4%. While focusing on doing its own things well and becoming a better version of itself, China has always insisted on sharing development opportunities with countries around the world. The proposal for the 15th Five Year Plan clearly states that China will steadfastly promote high-level opening-up to the outside world, steadily expand institutional opening-up, and advance the comprehensive pilot demonstration construction of expanding opening-up in the service industry. A continuously modernizing China will undoubtedly inject more stability and positive energy into the world. The tide surges incessantly at the mouth of the sea, and the foundation of the bridge piers is even harder. The tide of entering the sea is stirring the economic pulse of the five continents and the four seas, and the future will be better.
Director System/Tang Yi
Producer/Li Zhe
Editor in Chief/Wang Xingdong
Written by Wang Shichuan
CCTV reporter/Liu Junting, Wang Mohan, Chen Hankun, Wang Zeyuan, An Yingqi, Wang Tingting
Editor/Gao Shaozhuo
Image source/Visual China, Guangdong Ksourcing
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