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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is taking place from November 5th to 10th at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center. The world's first national import-focused exhibition, CIIE set a new record this year, with 155 countries, regions, and international organizations participating, and a total exhibition space exceeding 430,000 square meters. The CIIE plays a vital role in deepening cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, further enhancing the prospect of collaboration based on geopolitical proximity and the historical connection of the Silk Road.
Pictured: Uzbekistan's pavilion in the national pavilions section at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE).
The five Central Asian countries are longtime friends of the CIIE. Since the inaugural exhibition in 2018, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have consistently participated, actively leveraging the opportunities offered by the Chinese market. This year, cooperation within the Silk Road framework was marked by a new feature: Kyrgyzstan, which had previously only participated in the corporate exhibition, presented its national pavilion for the first time, demonstrating its geographic proximity and economic complementarity with China, becoming a notable newcomer to the national exposition.
Central Asian exhibits and lively business discussions create a vibrant atmosphere at the CIIE National Exhibition pavilion. High-quality products from Kyrgyzstan, such as honey, wine, and textiles, attracted great interest from visitors and, thanks to the national exhibition platform, will be able to strengthen their market presence. Beverages, fruits, clothing, and other products from Uzbekistan also attracted visitors' attention.
Pictured: Kyrgyzstan's pavilion in the national pavilions section at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE).
The CIIE has become an important tool for implementing the agreements reached at the China-Central Asia Summit. From national handicrafts to modern agricultural products, from intercompany orders to interstate cooperation, the CIIE makes a tangible contribution to the formation of an even closer community with a shared future between China and the Central Asian countries, infusing it with the energy of exhibition activities.
The echoes of the Silk Road caravans echo through millennia, and the CIIE connects the past and the present. At Shanghai's Four-Leaf Clover Exhibition Center, Central Asian countries demonstrate their sincerity and willingness to cooperate by presenting their unique exhibits.
Author and photo: Tao Lijiao
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