China News Agency, Haikou, July 25 (Reporter Wang Ziqian) Co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Hainan Provincial Government, the second China International Consumer Goods Fair (referred to as "the 2nd China International Consumer Goods Fair") with the theme of "sharing opportunities for opening up and creating a better life". The Second Consumer Expo") opened in Haikou on the 25th.
The picture shows the outdoor theme landscape of the 2nd China International Consumer Goods Expo.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Luo Yunfei
The second Consumer Expo will be held from July 25 to July 30, with a total exhibition area of 100,000 square meters, including an international exhibition area of 80,000 square meters. Over 2,800 exhibitors from 61 countries and regions will exhibit at home and abroad. There are more than 600 global new product debuts.
Liang Zhenying, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, pointed out in his keynote speech that the current century-old changing situation in the world and the superposition of the new crown epidemic have brought some constraints to the recovery of global consumption. Expanding opening up will continue to inject strong impetus into world economic development.
Leung Chun-ying said that the holding of this year's Consumer Expo complies with the historical trend of promoting development through opening up, and is in line with the wishes and voices of countries for openness and cooperation.
He put forward four proposals: adhere to openness and cooperation to jointly expand global trade, adhere to openness and innovation to jointly revive the world economy, adhere to openness and inclusiveness to jointly promote development, and adhere to green development to jointly create a better future for resources.
Shen Xiaoming, Secretary of Hainan Provincial Party Committee, said that building an international tourism consumption center is an important support for the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port. As one of the four major national exhibitions in China, the Consumer Expo is a prominent highlight of the construction of an international tourism consumption center in Hainan, which will serve as a catalyst for global consumption. Boutique enterprises build display windows and communication platforms to achieve global buying and selling in Hainan Free Trade Port.
The picture shows the outdoor theme landscape of the 2nd China International Consumer Goods Expo.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Luo Yunfei
Wang Shouwen, international trade negotiator and vice minister of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, said that more than half of the participating countries and regions at this year's Consumer Expo are China's major trading partners.
China will continue to strengthen economic and trade cooperation with other countries, implement the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at a high level, and actively promote accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and Digital Economy Partnership ( DEPA), firmly support trade liberalization and facilitation with practical actions, support multilateralism, oppose unilateralism and trade protectionism, and maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains.
France was the guest country of honor at the second Consumer Expo. French President Macron said in a video speech that France brought more than 200 brands to participate in this Consumer Expo, which reflects the vitality of France-China trade, and reflects the two sides in agricultural products, health care. In-depth cooperation in health care products, electronic products, and luxury goods industries.
Thai Prime Minister Prayut said that the RCEP came into effect at the beginning of this year, and it is the right time to hold this Consumer Expo, which will strengthen the regional supply chain of goods and services, and promote trade and investment between China and regional countries.
Pamela, executive director of the United Nations International Trade Center, believes that China's huge market provides huge opportunities for global enterprises, which not only require large companies to participate, but also achieve inclusive development to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises.
On July 25th, the 2nd China International Consumer Goods Expo (referred to as the "Second Consumer Expo") was held in Haikou with the theme of "Sharing Open Opportunities and Creating a Better Life" co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Hainan Provincial Government. opening.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Luo Yunfei
Zhang Xiangchen, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization, said that the global economy has been hit hard by the epidemic in the past two years, and geopolitics has also affected the world in terms of supply chains and food security. positive influence.
Li Jiachao, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said that the Consumer Expo is China's first national-level exhibition with the theme of consumer products, providing Hong Kong enterprises with a good opportunity to explore the mainland market.
The Hong Kong SAR government will continue to leverage the unique advantages of "one country, two systems", promote Hong Kong's integration into the overall development of the country, and comprehensively enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness.
The Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Ho Iat Seng, said that Macao is actively promoting the development of the convention and exhibition business and trade economy.
This year's Consumer Expo has received extensive attention from domestic and foreign media, with more than 1,000 reporters from 127 domestic and foreign media participating in the coverage.
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