China will capitalize on the role of Shanghai and surrounding areas in opening up, President Xi Jinping said at the opening ceremony of the China International Import Expo in the city on Monday.
Government officials and business executives hailed the role of opening-up in driving trade and empowering nations, saying it is pivotal to accelerating inclusive, equitable and sustainable development.
Representatives from media, think tanks and businesses said at a forum on Monday they have an increasingly important role to play in explaining the new era of globalization to the public, as well as to decision-makers, and informing them about the possible consequences of trade protectionism and unilateralism.
More efforts are needed to embrace free trade, foster open markets and boost the innovation and technological progress of countries and regions around the world, according to government leaders, business executives and experts from home and abroad.
Experts on Monday called for enhanced efforts to revitalize free trade and optimize the investment environment to inject sustained energy into the world economy.
Companies in the United Kingdom have embraced the inaugural China International Import Expo in an effort to hedge against uncertainties as the country prepares to leave the European Union, industry insiders say.
Robots may not yet be folding burritos or frying kung pao chicken, but they can slowly wheel up to your table, deliver a plate of fried rice, and wish you bon appetite in a low, mechanical tone.
The first China International Import Expo is a new platform for access to the global goods and services market that will bring more business opportunities to enterprises in all countries, A. Carsten Damsgaard, Denmark's ambassador to China, said.
Global intelligent equipment and high-tech manufacturers are seeking to strengthen cross-industry collaboration with local partners during the China International Import Expo.
Multinational corporations are showcasing technology, innovation and sustainability at the first China International Import Expo in an effort to better serve rising demand in China.
Sasol, the South African integrated energy and chemical company, has said its new 600 million yuan ($86.2 million) production facility in East China has entered the final stages of construction and will be operational next year.
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