Super buyer China opens door to shared prosperity at import expo
The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's largest import-themed expo, opened in Shanghai in east China on Thursday, just a day after the export-focused Canton Fair concluded in south China's Guangzhou, shifting the spotlight to China's increasingly prominent role as a global super buyer.
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From products to partnerships, CIIE sets stage for global debuts
For many global businesses, unveiling a new product or technology is more than showcasing innovation. It is also about reaching the right market.
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News Analysis: Canton Fair, CIIE in China highlight shared global gains
The ninth edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), China's flagship buying platform, opened in Shanghai on Thursday, one day after the 140th Canton Fair, the country's premier export showcase, concluded in Guangzhou. Held back-to-back, the two events offer a fresh lens to examine China's foreign trade.
moreEconomic Watch: China remains favored destination for long-term foreign investment
As global investors recalibrate their strategies amid heightened uncertainties, China continues to stand out in a very positive way. While political rhetoric calls for decoupling, companies are voting with their feet by investing in China, expanding local operations and, in some cases, bringing production back to the country.
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Gold bar, coin demand lifts China's gold consumption in first 9 months
China's gold consumption rose 0.28 percent year on year to 684.623 tonnes in the first three quarters of 2026, supported mainly by gold bar and coin demand.
Hainan's new offshore duty-free policy logs 5 bln USD sales in first year
Duty-free shopping by local residents of south China's Hainan Province has evolved from occasional purchases into regular daily consumption.
