What experts say

Editor's note: The 17th China International Fair for Investment and Trade opened on Sunday in the coastal city of Xiamen.

WTCA: Trade fair gets bigger every year

The World Trade Center Association is optimistic about the Chinese investment environment over the next few years, said Eric Dahl, its chief executive officer.

Rainbow nation's big fair impression

The rainbow nation of South Africa is determined to impress people this autumn by offering a large number of business opportunities at the 17th China International Fair for Investment and Trade that runs from Sept 8 to 11 in Xiamen, Fujian province.

Entrepreneurs say time is ripe to look toward UK, Europe

Now is the best time to invest in the United Kingdom and Europe, according to Chinese entrepreneurs attending the 17th China International Fair for Investment and Trade.

Mainland investors urged to consider Hong Kong

Hong Kong investment officials on Sunday urged mainland companies to make use of the special administrative region's advantages as they prepare to go abroad and explore the international market.

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Showcase for diversity

Each province looks to stand out at the fair by highlighting its own advantages, as Sun Li and Zhang Haizhou report.

Volunteers work to make fair a success

They work hard yet easily go unnoticed. But these unsung heroes are willing to give a helping hand even at the cost of their summer vacations.

Xiamen is seen as key fair for UK businesses

Lord James Sassoon, chairman of the China-Britain Business Council, said he expects trade and investment links between China and the United Kingdom to strengthen, as China is in the process of developing many industries the UK has an advantage in.

CIFIT to link economy globally

WTO-backed event opens 17th year on Sunday to record-high attendance

Travel fair focuses on Straits tourism

The ninth Straits Travel Fair will extend cooperation across the Taiwan Straits from tourism exchanges to industrial collaboration to bring about mutual benefits, officials said.

Xiamen fair set to be international investment convention

The annual China International Fair for Investment and Trade, opening on Sunday in Xiamen, Fujian province, is poised to be a "world investment convention", said the event's organizer.