The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is set to return for its second edition in Beijing from November 26 to 30, bringing together a record number of international participants. Announced by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) at a press conference on Monday, this year’s expo promises to be larger and more diverse than ever before.
Global Participation on the Rise
Themed “Connecting the World for a Shared Future,” the event will showcase over 600 Chinese and foreign companies, marking a 20-percent increase in exhibitors compared to last year. Notably, overseas exhibitors will make up 32 percent of the total, reflecting growing international interest in China’s supply chain opportunities. The expanded exhibition area of 120,000 square meters—up from 100,000 square meters—will host guests from more than 100 countries and regions, with visitor numbers expected to surpass previous records.
Fostering International Cooperation
Focusing on promoting international cooperation in industrial and supply chains, CISCE aims to connect upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. The expo will bring together enterprises of all sizes, facilitate collaboration between industry, academia, and research, and encourage interaction between Chinese and international businesses. Various supporting activities, including promotional events, seminars, exchanges, and achievement releases, will further enhance opportunities for collaboration.
At the opening ceremony on November 26, a Beijing initiative for stable and smooth global industrial and supply chains will be unveiled, highlighting China’s commitment to fostering global partnerships.
Addressing Economic Restrictions
In light of recent restrictive measures imposed by the U.S. and the European Union on China, CCPIT Vice Chairman Zhang Shaogang expressed firm opposition on behalf of the Chinese business community. “Such economic and trade restrictive measures are unilateral actions that clearly violate World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and negatively impact global industrial and supply chain cooperation,” Zhang stated.
He urged the U.S. and Europe to respect market economy laws and the principle of fair competition, calling for an immediate halt to these practices. Zhang emphasized the need to safeguard the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core and to resolve disputes through consultation and dialogue to achieve mutual benefits, promoting global economic development.
Optimism Among Foreign Investors
Despite challenges, foreign investment remains optimistic about the Chinese market. A recent CCPIT survey of over 400 key foreign-invested enterprises revealed that more than 64.9 percent felt that policies introduced by China’s central and local governments have been supportive. The proportion of overseas exhibitors at this year’s CISCE has increased, with American companies leading the way, and significant participation from European and Japanese enterprises.
“This reaffirms China’s status as a preferred partner for supply chain cooperation in global resource allocation,” Zhang noted.
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Overseas exhibitors to make up 32% of enterprises at China's 2nd CISCE
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