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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
SHANGHAI, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — The annual China International Import Expo (CIIE) opens doors to least developed countries (LDCs), not only promoting the exchange of ideas, orders and friendship but also stimulating local development and income growth in these countries.
At the 8th CIIE, which is being held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai, East China, Myanmar entrepreneur Thida Win offers her customers fruit-flavored honey to try, and also displays by-products such as beeswax balm and candles.
"CIIE is a global marketplace in the spotlight. We look forward to finding reputable distributors and unlocking the potential of the Chinese market," said Thida Win, CEO of Plan Bee Social Enterprise.
Although her company has already exported honey products on a small scale to border regions in China, Tida Win is attending the CIIE for the second time to assess market trends and enhance her company's visibility.
She said the company strives to fulfill its social responsibilities by training over 2,000 beekeepers, providing equipment, and purchasing honey from them. Acknowledging CIIE's vision for a shared future, she said, "We expect to increase our production capacity and improve farmers' living standards."
Tida Win's booth is located in an exhibition area featuring products from least developed countries that have established diplomatic relations with China, providing insight into how China's preferential policies help small exporters gain a foothold in the world's second-largest import market. More than 160 companies from 37 LDCs are participating in the 8th CIIE, a 23.5 percent increase over last year.
The links between China and LDCs have extended beyond the exhibition halls to Chinese households and dining tables, demonstrating the positive impact of the Expo and the fruitful results of cooperation.
Hamed Rauf, representing Afghan carpet company Qadir Rauf Co. Ltd., which has participated in all eight CIIEs since 2018, said he has partnered with 15-20 new dealers at each event.
"I really appreciate that many Chinese people appreciate Afghan culture," he said. He noted that the company has opened an operations center in Kunming, Yunnan Province (southwest China), and plans to expand its presence in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province (east China).
China began importing lamb from Africa in 2024, signing its first deal with Sino-Malagasy Animal Husbandry /Madagascar/ Co., Ltd. (SMAH), a Chinese company based in Madagascar. SMAH debuted at the 7th CIIE and won acclaim from distributors.
Last month, Madagascar lamb hit the shelves of stores and the online platform of Hema Fresh, a Chinese fresh produce retailer. At the 8th CIIE, employees demonstrated the quality and low fat content of these meat products live on air.
"We've created a complete production chain for livestock breeding, slaughtering, and processing. Since last year, we've exported over 400 tons of lamb to the Chinese market," said Zhang Ting, CEO of SMAH.
Over 500 local cattle ranches raise livestock for the company, which has strict quality standards. According to a Madagascar cattle farmer, working with SMAH has increased his income.
In addition to the CIIE platform, these small exporters gain greater access to international trade networks thanks to China's zero-tariff policy on goods from least developed countries and African countries with diplomatic relations with China.
Gerd Müller, Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), noted that China is a vital investment and trade partner for developing countries and stressed China's commitment to multilateralism.
“We appreciate and thank China, especially for the zero tariffs for least developed countries,” said G. Müller.
“The Global South’s cooperation with China opens up greater market opportunities for developing countries and promotes technology transfer and industrial development, which offers a chance to end world hunger,” he said. -0-
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