Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for the Canton Fair to play a more significant role in expanding China’s high-level opening up and fostering an open world economy. During his visit on Thursday to the 135th China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, Li emphasized the importance of the event in enhancing China’s global trade engagement.
Touring the exhibition that showcases the history of the Canton Fair, Premier Li highlighted the fair’s pivotal position in international trade. He visited multiple enterprise booths, engaging with business representatives and encouraging them to improve their research and development capabilities. Li urged enterprises to pursue digital, intelligent, and green transformations to stay competitive in the global market.
“Enterprises should fully leverage the opportunities presented by the Canton Fair to boost the popularity of Chinese brands and enhance foreign trade,” Li stated. He underscored the importance of innovation and quality in products, urging companies to explore international markets actively and participate in the formulation of international standards.
At a symposium with representatives of firms participating in the Canton Fair, Premier Li expressed his hope that foreign trade-oriented enterprises would increase efforts to improve product quality and added value. He encouraged them to contribute to setting international standards, thereby elevating China’s influence in the global economic landscape.
The 135th session of the Canton Fair, which kicked off on Monday, serves as a crucial platform for Chinese and international businesses to connect and explore trade opportunities. The event reflects China’s commitment to opening up and promoting collaborative growth within the global economy.
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