(The 4th CIIE) Answers from Canadian Exhibitors: Why Overcome the Challenge of the Epidemic and Continue to Participate

　　China News Service, Toronto, November 3 (Reporter Yu Ruidong) On the occasion of the opening of the 4th China International Import Expo, exhibitors from Canada and heads of exhibition organizing agencies said in an interview with a reporter from China News Agency that many companies have overcome the new crown epidemic. Challenges Actively participating in the exhibition and participating in the exhibition for many consecutive sessions is precisely because I feel the impetus brought by the Chinese economy.

　　Wang Hengbao, chairman of the Canadian Chinese Entrepreneurs Council from Montreal and chairman of Arctic Food Group, led a delegation to participate in the fourth consecutive exhibition.

Entrusted by the Quebec Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, his booth gathered 11 companies to showcase the quality and characteristic products of Quebec.

He said that continuous participation will help his company increase its visibility in the Chinese market, find long-term business partners, and deepen development and cooperation.

　　Wang Hengbao said that China continues to hold the CIIE even when the epidemic situation in various countries has not yet been eliminated, injecting a shot of stimulus for overseas companies looking forward to entering the Chinese market, and undoubtedly providing a specific impetus to the global economy that is or is expecting to rebound.

The CIIE has opened up a new model of international trade, attracting more and more attention in the current heavy global economic downturn.

Affected by the epidemic, exhibitors are facing considerable difficulties both in international travel and preparations for exhibitions.

But he believes that this is a valuable international business event, and "we will continue to participate in the next CIIE."

　　Yu Weidong, a registered Chinese medicine physician from Vancouver and chairman of the Canadian Shisheng Nutritional Food Company, aimed at the "pain points" of vision health brought about by the current digital lifestyle, and brought functional foods developed by combining long-term clinical empirical experience with traditional Chinese medicine theories. This year's CIIE.

He believes that the functional foods derived from traditional Chinese medicine exhibited this time can meet the needs of Chinese people for a healthy life.

　　Yu Weidong said that under the current epidemic situation and international trade situation, the continuous holding of the CIIE is of great significance to help companies from all over the world share China’s economic growth opportunities and promote the integration of China and the world economy. As a representative of exhibitors, he is also at the venue. Zhongzhen is fully aware of the "locomotive" role of China's economy.

　　As the person in charge of the exhibition organization, Zheng Xiaoling, president of the Canadian Council for the Promotion of International Trade, said that under the epidemic situation, there are indeed many challenges to be overcome in the exhibition work.

However, the number of exhibitor registrations I received has not decreased.

As a platform built by national forces for overseas businesses, the CIIE has a unique role.

Companies with previous participation experience have more deeply realized the importance of the CIIE, and thus have the motivation to continue participating.

　　She said that among the exhibitors she organized this year, more than ten are actively organizing groups to form two joint exhibition groups for natural foods, agricultural products, and health, medical, and technological products. The scale of the group is larger than the previous one.

Statistics from the Provincial Government of British Columbia show that nearly 40 companies have signed up to participate in the exhibition, which is more extensive than before.

At the same time, Zheng Xiaoling also feels that the support from the Canadian government is increasing this year.

For example, the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai will hold a number of related promotion activities, "being more active."

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