The third China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai on 5-10 November 2020.
In keeping with the epidemic prevention and control, the CIIE and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum Opening Ceremony was held on 4 November 2020 in an integrated online-offline mode. The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, representing the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, participated online in the opening ceremony this evening.
“With strict control of the epidemic, the Mainland has seen a ‘V-shaped’ rebound in its economy since the second quarter. Our country has just approved the Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan, and is determined to expand its domestic demand and develop a strong domestic market in the coming five years, with a view to establishing a new development model featuring domestic and international dual circulations that complement each other. Domestic consumption and potential for investment on the Mainland are both expected to increase significantly. To Hong Kong companies, future economic growth naturally lies in the Mainland market,” Mr Yau said after the opening ceremony.
“Comparing with the last year, more Hong Kong companies participate in the CIIE this year, reflecting their desire to seize this golden opportunity to promote Hong Kong’s quality products and professional services in the massive Mainland market. Hong Kong enterprises that could integrate into the overall development of the country and fully tap the opportunities brought about by the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Belt and Road Initiative to expand their sales and network will be able to leverage on this historical opportunity to explore more business,” he added.
There are about 240 Hong Kong enterprises participating in the CIIE this year, up by about 20 per cent over the previous year. Among them, 45 companies and organisations will participate in the exhibition at the Hong Kong Product Zone and the Hong Kong Services Zone specifically set up by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) at the CIIE venue, a facilitation arrangement provided by the HKTDC for the third straight year.
The 45 Hong Kong companies will showcase products and services in various areas including infrastructure and construction, logistics, design, professional services, information and communication technologies and innovative technologies. In addition, the HKTDC will provide online one-on-one consultation services to enable participating Hong Kong companies to conduct online business negotiations.
Invest Hong Kong will feature Hong Kong’s unique business advantages, and Hong Kong’s role as the gateway of the Mainland, encouraging Mainland enterprises to make the best use of Hong Kong’s international business platform and professional services to tap overseas markets under the Belt and Road Initiative. — Construction+ Online
