Linyi RCEP expo boosts intl exchanges, trade

The 4th RCEP (Shandong) Import Expo kicked off in Linyi, Shandong province, on June 27, with the total number of visitors on the first day reaching 15,000.

Covering 35,000 sq m exhibition areas at the Linyi International Expo Center, this year's expo includes 1,200 international standard booths and 348 enterprises, with a strong international presence.

It is attracting exhibitors from 66 countries and regions including Malaysia, Cambodia, Japan and South Korea, as well as 247 foreign-related companies. That includes 179 enterprises in the RCEP region and 51 from Belt and Road Initiative countries. There are also 17 country exhibition zones and seven sister city exhibition zones, while 20 international business associations are participating, making the expo a premier stage for connecting Chinese and foreign enterprises.

The expo deeply explored brand companies' participation. It set up zones respectively for the smart tech exhibition and multinationals for the first time. Eighteen tech leaders like Tesla and 11 Global Fortune 500 companies like Amazon gathered.

They brought the latest tech achievements and innovative solutions, displaying global cutting-edge industry trends and high-end manufacturing strength. The China International Import Expo Bureau also arranged for 21 companies from the 8th CIIE to attend.

Additionally, the expo features abundant supporting activities and also integrates with eight major markets, links domestic and foreign trade, and combines tourism and consumption. Moreover, it explores a sustainable development model by integrating online and offline platforms, which amplifies the advantages of Linyi's commerce, logistics and industry.

Editor：Lotus