CIIE shows both China's charm and sense of responsibility

BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by China.org.cn on the China International Import Expo:

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is currently underway in Shanghai. Its most distinctive feature is that it is the first State-level exhibition in the world promoting imports, with all the exhibitors and goods coming from overseas and domestic enterprises present as potential purchasers.

The event is one of the concrete actions China is taking to shoulder its growing responsibilities as a big country. With vast scale and huge potential, the Chinese market has been turned into the "world's market" ready to open its doors to the goods of other countries so as to share the benefits of its development with the outside world.

Lithuania was the first country to sign up to participate in the CIIE, and the event's importance is shown by the country's delegation being headed by President Dalia Grybauskaitė.

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė: "Especially now that we are seeing these tensions, and emergence of trans-national, trans-trade nationalism and isolationist elements in some regions, the new initiatives of China are interesting and unique. Even 10 years ago, nobody would have imagined China would be the frontrunner for open trade and for open cooperation with all states in the world."

Presently the global economy is witnessing various twists and turns, and countries all over the world are trying to find ways and means to cope with the situation. China's solution is to unswervingly expand its opening up, work to cooperate with other countries to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, and build an international community with a shared future for all humanity. This is well described by the saying of Mencius, an ancient Chinese philosopher: "Enjoying happiness alone is not as good as sharing it." Moreover, given the pursuit of trade protectionism by some powers in the world today, it seems hardly possible to even attain the objective of "enjoying happiness alone."

A great variety of exhibits from different countries are making their debut at this first China International Import Expo, including traditional special local products, sophisticated high-tech equipment, and rare treasures representing distinctive brand names known far and wide. After a long, difficult journey, over 3,600 enterprises have finally set up shop at the expo, along with their latest and best products. They have come here because they are optimistic about the Chinese market, and, what is more, they agree with and accept China's solution to economic issues. Even before the first expo has come to an end, many enterprises have already signed up for the second one.

Since November 1, China has also reduced its most favored nation (MFN) tax rate for more than 1,500 items as well. By putting all these measures into practice, China is continuously accelerating and increasing its opening up and helping to ensure a more open world.

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