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China International Fair for Investment and Trade

Overview

The 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) concluded in Xiamen, Fujian Province, on September 11, following an opening that drew registrations from over 1,200 government institutions and business delegations representing 129 countries and 30 international organizations.

During the opening ceremony, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng pledged to expand China’s voluntary opening and implement measures to facilitate international investment. He emphasized strengthening cooperation in scientific, technological, and industrial innovation to promote stable and inclusive global supply chains amidst geopolitical risks and protectionism.

Saudi Arabia participated as a guest of honor, alongside Finland, which also served as a dual guest country of honor. The Saudi delegation, led by the Ministry of Investment, focused on industrial and investment partnerships in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, mining, energy, petrochemicals, and renewable energy.

The event saw historic international participation, including representatives from 48 of the world’s top 50 economies, and attracted over 100,000 business visitors. Key highlights included the Cross-Strait Integration and Development Exhibition Zone, which focused on semiconductors, precision machinery, biopharmaceuticals, financial services, and consumer food to deepen economic cooperation between mainland China and Taiwan. Additionally, an expanded financial exhibition area featured 140 institutions, including a zone for the Cross-border Interbank Payment System that brought together 74 banks from 46 countries to support cross-border RMB settlement and trade facilitation.

Entities

Xiamen · Saudi Arabia · Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources · China International Fair for Investment & Trade · China

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    CIFIT concludes in Xiamen with record international participation

    The 26th China International Fair for Investment & Trade concluded in Xiamen, featuring delegations from 129 countries and a focus on cross-strait industrial integration and global financial cooperation.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Saudi Arabia joins CIFIT in China as guest of honor

    Saudi Arabia is attending the 26th China International Investment and Trade Fair (CIFIT) as a guest of honor to promote industrial, mining, and energy investment opportunities in Xiamen.

  3. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    China pledges to facilitate international investment at CIFIT in Xiamen

    The 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade opened in Xiamen, with officials pledging more measures to facilitate international investment and stabilize global supply chains.

Sources

azeritimes.com · blocktelegraph.io · chinesepress.com · confirmado.net · ichongqing.info · lesoleil.sn · ohsem.me · portalportuario.cl · shfanews.net · swiftnewz.com

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