Special supplement: Jilin expo a bridge for expanding northeast trade

The fourth China Jilin Northeast Asia Investment and Trade Expo opened yesterday to again bridge buyers and suppliers in the provincial capital of Changchun over the next four days.

One of the most influential trade fairs on the mainland, it offers an important opportunity and platform for opening up in Jilin", said provincial Party Secretary Wang Min.

"We must do our best to make this year's event the best ever in service for the opening up of Jilin, revitalization of northeast China and enhanced cooperation and communications between countries and regions," he noted.