The seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) just kicked off on Tuesday in east China's Shanghai, and it's bringing some serious global vibes! 🎉🌏
As the world's first national-level expo dedicated to imports, the CIIE has been rocking every year since 2018, without skipping a beat. It's become a window into China's new development patterns, a platform for high-level openness, and an international event that everyone can share. 🛍️✨
\"The CIIE signals China's firm commitment to advancing high-level openness and building an open world economy,\" said Jean-Christophe Pointeau, president of Pfizer China. Celebrating Pfizer's 175th anniversary and 35 years in China, they've got big plans! 🚀 At this year's expo, Pfizer launched their \"China 2030\" strategic plan, promising an extra $1 billion investment over the next five years to level up their innovative pharmaceuticals in China's value chain. 💊💡
In a world where the global economy is recovering slowly and some countries are talking about \"decoupling\" and breaking up supply chains, the CIIE is like a beacon of hope. 🌟 It brings together diverse voices, building consensus for mutual cooperation. This platform is sparking new energy for China and Global South countries to chase joint development and shared prosperity. 🤝
Since day one, the CIIE has been all about inclusivity. They've been supporting exhibitors from the world's least-developed countries with subsidies for booth setup and product transportation. This year, they've given over 120 free booths to companies from 37 least-developed countries! 🌍🛠️ This means more developing nations can join in on a fair and beneficial global economy, sharing the fruits of development more equally. 🍎
China's focus on developing new quality productive forces faster has pumped fresh energy into the CIIE. This year's highlights? Tech innovations like flying taxis and AI-enhanced tea production! 🚁☕ Over 400 new products, technologies, and services are making their debut, and there's even a new materials section introduced for the first time. 🆕
\"China's development of new quality productive forces will not only drive its own sustained economic growth but will also revitalize the globalization process and spur the next wave of technological revolution,\" said Marc Horn, executive vice president of Merck and president of Merck China. 🧪🌐 June Chang, president of Greater China at Boston Scientific, added, \"This year's expo has strengthened our sense of China's strong appetite for innovation, reinforcing our commitment to increase our investment in China.\" 💼💕
With all the excitement and innovation at the CIIE 2024, it's clear that China's doors are wide open, welcoming the world to join in building a shared future. 🚪🌎 Can't wait to see what's next! 👀✨
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CIIE 2024 reflects China's unwavering commitment to global openness
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