China News Service, Shanghai, July 2 (Reporter Jiang Yu) "The China International Import Expo has continuously expanded our circle of friends. We have reached cooperation with many new partners at previous CIIEs, giving us the opportunity to serve more Chinese people. ” Zhou Xiaping, senior vice president of Novo Nordisk and president of Greater China, said in an interview with a reporter from China News Agency.

　　Since the first session in 2018, Novo Nordisk has never been absent at the CIIE. Zhou Xiaping said that from exhibitors to investors, from exhibits to commodities, Novo Nordisk is the beneficiary of the "import effect". This year, the company We will continue to seize market opportunities through the platform of the China International Import Expo and further cultivate China.

　　The 5th CIIE will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) as scheduled from November 5th to 10th, 2022.

Since the first session, this global economic and trade event has always held high the banner of openness, continuously deepened the role of the four platforms of "international procurement, investment promotion, cultural exchanges, and open cooperation", and promoted the connection between China and the world market, the integration of industries, the promotion of innovation, and the promotion of rules. associated.

The development process of the CIIE is a vivid epitome of China's continuous expansion and opening up in the new era, and it is also an important witness for enterprises from all over the world to share development opportunities and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

　　Another old friend of the CIIE, Boehringer Ingelheim, also booked this year's "tickets" early.

Gao Qifei, President and CEO of Boehringer Ingelheim China, said: "We are preparing to participate in the fifth CIIE, and we hope to bring more excellent products and solutions to the stage of the CIIE, and continue to expand and Deepen cooperation with all parties."

　　Allergan Aesthetics will join hands with its parent company, AbbVie, to participate in the 5th China International Import Expo this year. Even during the repeated epidemics in Shanghai, preparations for its participation have not stopped.

"Allergan Aesthetics will showcase a series of innovative achievements at the 5th CIIE. We hope to meet more new friends and join hands in exploring the Chinese market," said Qiu Hanhua, general manager of Allergan Aesthetics China.

　　On July 1, the 5th China International Import Expo Beijing-Tianjin Promotion Conference was held online.

Sun Chenghai, deputy director of the China International Import Expo Bureau, said that up to now, the preparations for the 5th CIIE have been progressing steadily. The exhibition area of ​​enterprises is close to 80% of the planned area, and the number of Fortune 500 and leading enterprises in the industry has reached There are 260 national exhibitions, and countries that are willing to participate in the exhibition will use the official website of the CIIE to carry out online exhibitions. At present, many countries have confirmed their participation.

　　According to the reporter's understanding from the CIIE Bureau, the new crown epidemic and the uncertainty of the international economic situation have had a huge impact on the vast number of exhibitors at the CIIE. In terms of exchanges and other aspects, pragmatic measures such as "construction fee support" have been adopted to provide "stronger support and better service" to the exhibitors of the 5th CIIE.

　　"Argentine companies have gained a lot from previous CIIEs, and the CIIE reflects the beautiful vision of China and the world to form complementary advantages and balance mutually beneficial trade relations." Tang Luen, Consul General of Argentina in Shanghai, commented on the CIIE.

Fu Enlai, New Zealand's ambassador to China, said that he would continue to provide support for New Zealand companies participating in the fifth CIIE as in previous years.

　　Japan External Trade Organization organized about 300 Japanese companies to participate in the expo last year. Kenji Mizuta, chief representative of the agency's Shanghai representative office, said: "This year, many Japanese companies participating in the expo for the first time will appear, and I hope more professional audiences will show up. You can come and experience the charm of Japanese products.”

　　At the Beijing-Tianjin Promotion Conference of the 5th CIIE, Sheng Qiuping, Vice Minister of Commerce of China, said that the international influence of the CIIE is constantly expanding. Based on the new stage of development, it is necessary to give full play to the services of the CIIE to build a new development pattern. It promotes the smooth connection of internal and external circulation, tightens the ties between Chinese and foreign economies, and provides broader market opportunities for enterprises in various countries.

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