The first China International import Expo (CIIE) kicked off in Shanghai on November 5, and the three parallel sessions of Hongqiao international economic and trade forum were held in the afternoon. More than 40 key guests from different countries, regions and industries carried out discussions focusing on the theme of “spurring new vitality of global trade, creating an open and win-win scenario”. They believe that openness and innovation are the trend of the world economy, and highly praised China’s CIIE and a series of measures to expand opening up.
Openness, innovation and investment are the three key factors for the development of trade as well as the keywords of the three parallel sessions. It is believed that openness, innovation and investment are the keys to cope with the challenges economic globalization facing the rising protectionism and unilateralism and increasing uncertain factors in the global economy.
In the parallel session on trade and opening up, focusing on the process of promoting economic globalization, the guests discussed a new round of trade development driven by opening up. The guests spoke highly of China's great achievements through reform and opening up and praised China's series of measures on expanding opening up announced at CIIE. They said that all countries should jointly resist protectionism and unilateralism. only opening up can enable different countries to benefit each other, and realize common prosperity and sustainable development.
In the parallel session on trade and innovation, the guests discussed the opportunities and challenges brought about by the various new economies and new business formats. They believe that countries should pay close attention to the new opportunities brought about by the fourth industrial revolution, innovate economic models, expand trade patterns, stimulate trade vitality, and create a safer, fairer and more prosperous world.
In the parallel session on trade and investment, the guests discussed the ways to revitalize international trade and investment and inject lasting driving force into global economic growth. They actively explored creative solutions, and offered advice and suggestions for promoting sustainable development of the world economy.
Over 2,400 audiences attended the three parallel sessions. They were the governmental delegations of related countries and regions, and representatives from international organizations, exhibitors, purchasers and related enterprises.
