As a frequenter of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Ireland has over the past six editions of the event brought a range of high-quality food products, including milk powder from grass-fed cows, organic chocolate, whiskey and gin, with many of them making their global debut at the annual trade fair.
“The products of our member companies have sold very well in China after being promoted at the CIIE in previous years. We want to promote more high-quality products through the CIIE to more customers in China,” said Dr Yupeng Liu, chair of the Industry and Commerce Association of Ireland.
Over the years, companies from 173 countries and regions have made appearances at the CIIE and carried out tentative transactions worth over $420 billion. Nearly 2,500 new products, technologies and services have debuted at the event.
Greece’s Piraeus Port, the chief seaport of Athens and a key project in China-Greece co-operation, has participated in the expo every year since 2018.
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“Six-time participant Piraeus Port has further boosted its interaction with global maritime stakeholders and enhanced the creation of business opportunities,” Christos Staikouras, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport for the Government of the Hellenic Republic, noted, hailing the fair as “significant and well-recognised globally”.
In addition to the business exhibition, the country exhibition proffers a platform where countries can improve their global image and increase their international presence. Last year’s country exhibition featured 72 countries and international organisations, which wowed visitors with their scientific and technological achievements, culture and art.
As a major participant, the UK has showcased its world-leading technologies and services in areas like healthcare, finance, education food and agricultural products at the event.
According to the UK Government website, the expo offers a unique platform for UK businesses to display some of the country’s most innovative technologies and connect with Chinese businesses, investors, and consumers.
Hongqiao Forum spotlights global issues
As a crucial part of the annual CIIE, the Hongqiao Forum invites worldwide high-profile government officials, Nobel Prize laureates and senior executives of industrial pacesetters to discuss global issues.
The sixth Hongqiao Forum in 2023 saw a record attendance of more than 8,000 people and featured 22 subforums on a range of subjects such as financial reform and innovation, digital governance and green investment.
Organisers of the forum have held a series of symposia and salons over the past few months and invited important figures, including UN representatives, government officials, scholars, and member companies to contribute to this year’s themes and topics.
Similar seminars will ensue to solicit opinions, ideas and suggestions for topics to be discussed during this year’s forum. Please stay tuned.
CIIE 2024 expects more participants
The seventh CIIE will launch another series of global roadshows in the UK, Ireland and Greece from June 19th to 28th to attract more companies with an interest in exporting to China and highlight the CIIE’s supporting policies.
In addition, registration for professional visitors, including buyers, for this year’s expo is now in full swing. A number of roadshows aimed at inviting buyers are now under way, motivating the trade missions to leverage the expo’s prospects and expand their trade partnerships with companies around the world.
With so many showing interest in the trade fair, be sure to secure your spot at CIIE 2024. Click through to sign up as an exhibitor or as a professional visitor.