Alibaba vows $200b in intl orders

Alibaba Group pledged on Tuesday to help import $200 billion worth of goods from more than 120 countries and regions over the next five years, as the country's top e-commerce player boosts its efforts to meet rising demand in China for high-quality international products.

Czech Republic lauds progress; Skoda rolls out new car model

Trade between China and the Czech Republic increased almost 60 percent from 2013 to 2017, making China the Czech Republic's third-largest trading partner, according to data released at the Czech-China Business Forum in Shanghai on Tuesday.

RMB's role swells in overseas commerce

The ongoing internationalization of China's renminbi has become an important currency for cross-border trade and investment, according to company representatives and other experts during a forum held at the China International Import Expo on Tuesday.

Pavilion indicates designs on future developments

The design of China's pavilion at the China International Import Expo is intended to showcase the drive to further expand the nation's opening-up policy, a government official said on Tuesday.

E-commerce companies forecast robust demand for range of imported products

With the China International Import Expo expected to stimulate demand for imports, from machinery and pharmaceuticals to everyday products, cross-border e-commerce companies are preparing to reap the benefits.

Event boosts protection of intellectual property rights

The first China International Import Expo is making a concerted effort to ensure the protection of intellectual property rights and deal with commercial disputes during the event.

A global banquet in Shanghai

As the old Chinese saying has it, "Food is people's first priority."

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Chinese get taste for imported foods

At first glance Jiang Qin's small store in downtown Shanghai seems just like any other hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop grocery in China, if a little more cramped and messy.

Dutch dairy giant upbeat on prospects

Sales of premium dairy products will grow in China as people demand a wider range of high-quality food and drink, senior executives from Dutch dairy giant Royal FrieslandCampina said at the ongoing China International Import Expo.

Italy's 'essence of excellence' continues to draw interest

From Chianti wine and Parma ham to Emilia-Romagna cheese, Chinese consumers are in for a treat of authentic Italian flavor during the China International Import Expo as Italy heralds free trade for a more prosperous future.

New Zealand firm aims to dazzle with premium apple

Selling gourmet food to China isn't easy business, given the country's rich agriculture resources and profound culinary tradition. One winning recipe is to know local people's preferences and cater offerings to their palates while preserving an authentic taste.