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Keynote Speech by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People's Republic of China At the Opening Ceremony of the First China International Import Expo Shanghai, 5 November 2018

In May 2017, I announced China's decision to hold the China International Import Expo (CIIE) starting from 2018. Today, after more than one year of preparations and with the strong support from various parties, the first CIIE is officially opened.

At the outset, I wish to express, on behalf of the Chinese government and people and also in my own name, warm welcome, sincere greetings and best wishes to you all.