Convenience to get best deal in an exciting world

Chinese importers are earmarking large sums to top up their shopping carts and make big-ticket purchases at the China International Import Expo.

A time to plan for the future

It seems that November is no longer just the time of an annual shopping carnival for ordinary Chinese consumers with generous budgets for various online platforms, but also the ideal time for companies to make their annual purchase plans during the China International Import Expo.

Expo seen as boost for African business

African experts are confident that the China International Import Expo in Shanghai will deepen international business cooperation and address the trade imbalance between China and its trade partners.

Less-developed countries seek to capitalize on consumer trends

Ethiopia, the second-most populous nation on the African continent, is well-positioned to capitalize on food and beverage trends in China through the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, according to Getahun Bikora Agegnhu, adviser to the director-general of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.

HSBC survey finds that quality matters

To better cater to the increasingly diverse and sophisticated demands of Chinese consumers, global businesses see quality products, partnerships and millennials as key, according to the latest survey by HSBC.

Thailand offers its support to free trade

China's efforts to deepen reform, promote cooperation among free trade zones and open up to foreign investment will make a major contribution to global cooperation, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said.

Nuclear power company reaching overseas

Overall demand for import purchases and overseas localized procurement by China National Nuclear Corp is expected to top $12 billion in the next five years, the company said during a news conference on Wednesday during the ongoing China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Fonterra applauds Xi's CIIE speech

The China International Import Expo is helping to provide new business opportunities, and President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the opening ceremony was "incredibly encouraging", said Christina Zhu, president of dairy company Fonterra China.

Honeywell benefits as a result of Internet Plus boost

Honeywell International, a US manufacturing and technology conglomerate, said China's Internet Plus strategy is providing huge opportunities to develop and deliver innovative connected products, services and solutions that help address challenges intelligently.

Student volunteers seize opportunity to shine

Student volunteer Ge Xuezheng is looking forward to seeing all his hard work pay off at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Time for companies to up their game in China

The washing machine in my apartment recently decided to down tools after working perfectly for 10 years. That meant I had to take a look at what's on offer in the market to prevent the dirty laundry from piling up.

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