Witness China's all-round expansion of opening up from the CIIE

Xinhuanet, Shanghai, November 8th, title: Touch the beating pulse of opening up - Witness China's all-round expansion of opening up from the China International Import Expo

Xinhuanet Li Hanlin

In the rich and colorful imported goods, feel the openness - global characteristic products have entered the daily life of thousands of Chinese consumers

In the general trend of China's development, embrace openness - multinational companies accelerate their deployment in China, increase investment, set up R&D centers, and establish global or regional headquarters to share the dividends of China's development

On the stage of world economic recovery, boost opening - actively promote multilateral trade and win-win cooperation, and help maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains

Against the background of the spread of the global epidemic and the sharp contraction of international trade and investment, the 2020 China International Import Expo was held as scheduled

Expanding opening up, China is marching to a higher level

Brave the tide and ignite the "engine" of innovation

The food and agricultural products exhibition area is fragrant, the long arms of robots are waving in the technical equipment exhibition area, and there are long queues of experiencers in the medical equipment and medicine and health care exhibition area.

A wonderful panoramic view, and the taste buds on the tip of the tongue bloom——

Trade facilitation has enriched the Chinese table with global delicacies from the source

Facilitated customs clearance has attracted more and more fresh products into China

Wonderful comes from "China's first exhibition", but also from the needs of seeking health for human beings——

Under the influence of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the research and innovation of global epidemic prevention materials has attracted much attention.

　　"The herpes zoster vaccine, which was unveiled at the CIIE last year, was included in the country's first batch of 48 urgently needed new drugs for priority review and was officially launched in June this year

　　Wonderful comes from innovative products and technology, but also from the concept of green and sustainable development——

　　Epson, which made its debut at the China International Import Expo, brought the first show of "waterless recycled paper", which turned waste paper into new paper through innovative dry fiber technology; IKEA turned processed PET materials into valuable renewable resources; Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicle Costa achieves "zero emissions" of carbon dioxide during driving.

　　The source of innovation and cooperation has been further activated on the platform of the Expo

　　A series of new products, new designs, and new concepts are constantly emerging, and the CIIE is expanding channels to meet people's needs for a better life

　　Going against the current to demonstrate the "magnetism" of the Expo

　　The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 has created huge challenges for global trade exchanges.

　　According to the survey report released by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China in June, more than 60% of the respondents said that China is still one of their top three investment destinations

　　New friends come in droves, and the "magnetism of the CIIE" continues to emerge——

　　With a diameter of 4.

　　"The epidemic will not change the long-term positive trend of China's economy.
The CIIE is one of the most favorable 'weapons' to achieve economic recovery," said Wei Shujie, president of Michelin China.
Michelin has been deeply involved in China for more than 30 years, and Michelin has witnessed China's commitment to new energy The support of automobiles and the strong support of technology research and development such as autonomous driving all show the high-quality development of the Chinese market
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　　Fast Retailing Group, the parent company of Uniqlo, which participated in the exhibition for the first time, built the largest booth for consumer goods with an area of ​​1,500 square meters
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Wu Pinhui, chief marketing officer of Uniqlo Greater China, said that in recent months, nearly 50 new stores have been opened in China, which has exceeded the number of directly-operated stores in Japan
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　　"The Chinese market is the mainstay of Uniqlo's performance in overseas markets
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Thanks to strong epidemic prevention and control measures, we have recovered rapidly in the Chinese market since March, with net online sales increasing by about 20% year-on-year
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We are confident in the Chinese market.
", said Wu Pinhui
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　　Old friends become investors, and the "spillover effect of the CIIE" continues to be released——

　　What will be the layout in China? When it comes to this question, many multinational companies have given a common answer: increase investment
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　　Since the beginning of this year, against the backdrop of the global epidemic, major multinational companies around the world have chosen to expand their investment in China, setting up new stores, factories, R&D centers and regional headquarters
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The influx of high-quality brands in various fields into China demonstrates its recognition and confidence in the Chinese market and the Chinese economy
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　　He Enting, president of French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi China, said that by participating in the previous two CIIEs, he has achieved fruitful results, and the approval of many innovative drugs in China has further accelerated
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He Enting said that China is not only an important production base and consumer market, but also the birthplace of future global innovation.
It is expected that by 2025, Sanofi will introduce more than 25 innovative drugs and vaccines to China
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　　"The holding of the CIIE as scheduled is a manifestation of China taking the lead in controlling the epidemic in the world and the long-term economic improvement
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" said Ma Ruisi, chairman and president of P&G Greater China, "on the basis of the existing 8 manufacturing plants and 1 R&D center , Procter & Gamble will continue to increase investment in China
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China is one of the most important international markets for Procter & Gamble
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Despite the temporary impact of the epidemic, net sales in China have resumed growth since the first half of this year
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　　Industry experts believe that China has become an important global R&D center for many multinational companies, and the continuous expansion and improvement of their industrial and supply chains will help further promote the high-quality development of China's economy
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　　Local enterprises participate in international economic and trade cooperation to promote the deep integration of the industrial chain——

　　"Faced with the huge Chinese market, we are committed to developing mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation around the world and sharing market opportunities
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During the CIIE, we signed contracts with a number of overseas strategic partners to gather high-quality dairy resources and satisfy Chinese consumers through industrial chain integration.
The demand for higher quality”, Lu Minfang, president of Mengniu Group, said that the fourth CIIE has been successfully signed with the China Import Expo Bureau, and Mengniu will increase the size of its booth next year
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　　Today, China has become the largest single market for many multinational companies and products.
In the recognized "land of opportunity", multinational companies have made a firm choice to "grow together with the Chinese market", showing the atmosphere of openness, cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win results
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　　Riding the wind and waves to create a win-win "window"

　　From the continuous relaxation of market investment access and the acceleration of the construction of free trade zones to the promulgation of the Foreign Investment Law and the construction of a "single window" for international trade.
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A series of major measures to optimize the business environment and expand opening up have fulfilled the "opening up of China".
China's door will not be closed, but will only open wider
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　　Driven by the favorable conditions, the cost of enterprises continued to decline and the market vitality continued to be stimulated
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In the ranking of the World Bank's Doing Business Report, China jumped from 78th in 2018 to 31st in 2020, ranking among the top 10 economies with the fastest improvement in the global business environment for two consecutive years
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　　"The CIIE is not only a platform to demonstrate its own competitiveness, but also a window to seek win-win cooperation.
" "We have deeply felt China's determination to open up to the outside world at a higher level, encourage innovation, and optimize the business environment.
" "The CIIE is both a A global event is also an important window for companies to participate in and share the opportunities for China's steady economic growth.
" The voices of the exhibitors showed the wish of multinational companies to take advantage of the CIIE to deepen the Chinese market and share the opportunities in China
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　　According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce during the CIIE, in the first three quarters of this year, China's actual use of foreign capital was 103.
26 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 2.
5%, showing a growth pattern against the trend
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China scientifically coordinated epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development, and took the lead in restoring production and living order in the world, becoming a "stabilizer" and "safe haven" for global transnational investment
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　　Kong Fuan, deputy director of the China International Import Expo Bureau, said that as of November 7, a total of 674 exhibitors and 1,351 buyers from 64 countries have participated in the exhibition, and 861 cooperation intentions have been reached
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This set of data reflects the high-frequency interaction between China and the world at the CIIE
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　　Industry insiders believe that the risks and challenges of the international environment are superimposed on the new crown pneumonia epidemic.
Only by unswervingly strengthening openness and cooperation can the crisis be turned into an opportunity
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In the context of normalization of epidemic prevention and control, the holding of the CIIE is conducive to stabilizing the fundamentals of foreign trade and foreign investment, stabilizing the industrial chain and supply chain, implementing the strategy of expanding domestic demand, and promoting the deep integration and interaction of domestic and international markets and resources.
It is of great significance to help the world economy resume growth
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　　"Expanding opening up is the only way to promote high-quality development
," said Zhang Yansheng, chief researcher at the China Center for International Economic Exchanges.
"Under the new development pattern, we must dialectically understand the current changes in the international environment and domestic conditions, and maintain 'opening brings progress, while closing is inevitable.
We should strive to cultivate new opportunities in the crisis and open new games in the changing situation
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　　The sea is inclusive of all rivers, and tolerance is great
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Standing at a new starting point, China, which has not stopped reforming and opening up, will move forward hand in hand with other countries in the world with a more open attitude, achieve win-win cooperation, and continue to write a new future of shared opportunities and common development
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