The Press Conference for the opening of the 128th session of China Import and Export Fair was held in Canton Fair Complex in the morning of Oct14. Mr. Xu Bing, spokes person of the Canton Fair, Deputy Director Generalof China Foreign Trade Centre, introduced the characteristics,highlights and preparation of this session to press from home and abroad.
Mr. Xu Bing said that as the COVID-19 pandemic is still spreading around the globe, China faces great pressure in preventing and controlling the imported cases. Approved by the State Council, the 128th Canton Fairwill be held online from October 15 to 24.
Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, we carry out the policies and deployments madeat the State Council. Under the strong leadership of the Ministry of Commerce of PRC, we take pandemic prevention and control from home and abroad and economic situation into comprehensive consideration, and bring the Canton Fairinto play as a comprehensive platform for opening up, help enterprises explorethe international market, facilitate the smooth foreign trade industrial chainand supply chain and strengthen the confidence of various parties. We willspare no effort in stabilizing foreign trade.
Xu introduced that the 128th Canton Fair has prepared many “virtualevents” meticulously. Firstly, hold the Virtual Opening Ceremony on Oct 15.Secondly, launch CF Awards review and set up an example for design and innovation to lead quality development of foreign trade. This year, 1966 products from 932 exhibitors have applied for the Awards, up by 27% and 35%respectively over last year. Both numbers have hit a record high. Thirdly,organize online and offline activities with the focus on dual circulation and domestic trade, to support foreign trade companies to better adapt to domestic market, and contribute to the dual circulation where domestic market serves as the mainstay and domestic and foreign markets reinforce each other. Fourthly,stage series of product release. Outstanding exhibitors from various industries will showcase their latest quality products through live streaming anddemonstrate companies’ strength in innovation.
Xu also answered questions on Canton Fair serving stable and qualitydevelopment of foreign trade, optimization of the website, improving the senseof gain for companies, global promotion, building a new development pattern,contributing to poverty alleviation, etc.
37 domestic and international news agencies attended the pressconference and covered the event, including Xinhua News Agency, CCTV, ChinaNational Radio, China Radio International, China News Service, Global Times,International Business Daily, Chinadaily, Nanfang Daily, GDTV, Yangcheng Evening News, Guangzhou Daily, China Business News, Dragon TV, Wenweipo,Takungpo, Hong Kong Commercial Newspapers, Macao Daily News, Macao Commercial Post, Nihon Keizei Shimbun, Japan Broadcasting Corporation.
