Chengdu Report:Partnership could create exhibition powerhouse

Chengdu's exhibition industry looks set to strengthen after the city signed a memorandum with UBM, the world's second largest exhibition company.

The Chengdu Bureau of Exposition completed the deal on May 29, during the third Beijing Fair for Trade in Services.

Fu Yonglin, deputy major of Chengdu, and Tim Cobbold, chief executive officer of UBM, witnessed the project-signing ceremony.