Gathering builds 'a bridge'

The China International Fair for Investment and Trade is playing a pivotal role in building a bridge between Taiwan and its neighbor in Xiamen, the leading city of the Western Straits Economic Zone.

"Given that investment is bound up with economic development, the promotion conference builds bridges and provides opportunities for all stakeholders," said Zhang Canmin, Xiamen's deputy mayor.

Zhang stressed that the 16th CIFIT will strive to meet the expectations of investors. China Central Television will join the Ministry of Commerce in welcoming attendees, including State leaders, politicians, leaders of international organizations, economists, investors, and entrepreneurs, to build a new 2012 International Investment Forum.