Special Supplement: Jilin expo expected to boost growth

The fourth China Jilin Northeast Asia Investment and Trade Expo will be held from September 2 to 6 as increasing numbers of investors and companies join in the revitalization of the northeastern province's industries.

Chen Weigen, director of the executive committee of the expo and Jilin vice-governor, said the trade fair aims to promote economic cooperation between China and other Northeast Asian countries.

The expo aims at promoting renewal of the province's aging industries in northeast China, Chen said, and is open to business circles from across the world. The event will include promotion of commodity trading, investment and business forums.