Successful import expo manifests China's commitment to the world

The second China International Import Expo, which concluded on Sunday, was warmly embraced by international businesses, showcasing the attraction of the growing Chinese market and the important role China is playing in boosting global trade and economic growth.

More than 3,800 enterprises, many of them global leaders in their respective industries, participated in this year's expo, compared with about 3,600 participants last year. And according to the organizers, preliminary deals worth $71.13 billion were inked, up 23 percent compared with the first expo held last year.

Also, giving the expo a big vote of confidence, more than 230 companies from all over the world, including 80 Fortune Global 500 companies or industry leaders, have already signed up for the third China International Import Expo, the expo organizer announced on Sunday.