Expo shows resolve to widen opening-up

Editor's note: How will the ongoing China International Import Expo in Shanghai affect China's trade pattern and why it symbolizes further opening-up? Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

Expo expected to help restructure economy

This year marks the 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up, which have brought significant benefits to China, regardless of the change in the global business environment. China is committed to further opening up to the world, and the expo will help it fulfill a large part of this commitment.