Chengdu Report: Robust plans for convention and expo industry

Guided by the nation's "new normal" in economic growth, the convention and exhibition industry in Chengdu is ridding itself of formalities and paying more attention to industrial restructuring, said Mu Tao, director of the city's bureau of expositions.

One major message in the transformation is a shift from speed-centered to quality growth, which allows the bureau to focus on more highquality projects and develop its own brand for Chengdu's convention and exhibition industry, Mu said.

As an increasingly significant city in western China, Chengdu plays a crucial role in the region's opening-up and development, he noted.