Focus on CIIE | The Road to CIIE for Developing Countries
From Ceylon red tea in South Asia to tobacco and handicrafts in Africa, from organic soap in the mountains of Central Asia to eco-friendly bags in island nations of the Indian Ocean, many high-quality products from Asia, Africa, and other regions hav
For many developing countries, the Import Expo is not only an exhibition, but also a new channel to the Chinese market and global cooperation.
Reporters interviewed many exhibitors from developing countries at the Import Expo, who unanimously expressed that the Import Expo allowed them to see the enormous potential of the Chinese market and feel the sincere support provided by the organizer
Sri Lanka: Eight Years as a Full-Time Student
Since the first China International Import Expo (CIIE), Sri Lanka exhibitors have participated in the event for eight consecutive years, becoming a regular at the expo.
In the view of Abeysekara, the Secretary of the Sri Lanka Embassy in China, the Import Expo has become an important platform for Sri Lanka to deepen economic and trade cooperation with China and expand market opportunities. This is one of the best ex
Sri Lanka has maintained close economic and trade relations with China for a long time, and China is the fifth largest export market for the country. Sri Lanka mainly exports special products such as black tea, spices, handicrafts, and coconut produc
The Chinese government has been helping developing countries including Sri Lanka to promote their products and services through exhibition platforms and facilitate bilateral cooperation. This is not only beneficial for trade exchanges but also promot

Zimbabwe: Connecting to New Channels
Kupa from Zimbabwe is nervously receiving business partners who come for negotiation. This year, they organized 15 Zimbabwean enterprises to participate in the exhibition together, covering multiple fields such as tobacco, mining, gardening, handicra
In his view, China is not only an important economic and trading partner of Zimbabwe but also one of the most dynamic markets for cooperation. Currently, China is Zimbabwe's third largest export destination and the largest source of foreign investmen
Regarding the role of the Import Expo, Kupa believes that this platform has opened up a new channel for Zimbabwean enterprises to directly connect with the Chinese market, and has also created more opportunities for investment cooperation. We hope to
He revealed that the organizers of this year's CIIE provided free exhibition space and support for the construction of the Zimbabwe pavilion, enabling more businesses to participate in the exhibition with low costs. "We have brought 15 companies, but

Kyrgyzstan: First Appearance
Ainura, a representative from Kyrgyzstan, is smiling as she shows the audience their specialty product - organic handmade soap from a protected mountain area. 'These soaps are completely chemical-free, with ingredients sourced from natural resources
As a first-time participant, Kyrgyzstan places great hope in the Import Expo. Located at a critical junction of the ancient Silk Road, Kyrgyzstan is an important channel connecting Europe and Asia. Since establishing diplomatic ties with China in 199
The Import Expo not only allows us to showcase our products, but also helps the world recognize Kyrgyzstan's naturalness and purity, she said. Led by the Kyrgyzstan Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, and organized in conjunction with the Cha

Mauritius: Bonding with “Green”
Deepta Soodaye, an exhibitor representative from Mauritius, is showcasing a range of eco-friendly bag samples. Her company DeeCraft is a well-known manufacturer of eco-friendly packaging in Mauritius, specializing in the production of reusable shoppi
"This is my third visit to China. I have previously participated in the exhibition in Guangzhou, and I feel very honored to be able to participate in the Import Expo again this year," said Diupta. She introduced that DeeCraft's products are based on
Speaking of economic and trade exchanges with China, Diupta expressed that the cooperation between Mauritius and China is becoming closer and closer, and the communication between the two sides under the framework of the free trade agreement is becom
She believes that the Import Expo provides countries like Mauritius with an important window to access the Chinese market. 'The Chinese market is open, inclusive, and full of opportunities. Through the Import Expo, we are able to engage in face-to-fa


