"Over 60% of the China International Import Expo Venue Reserved"

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Park Sun-mi] Despite the COVID-19 situation, China expressed confidence in hosting the 3rd China International Import Expo in Shanghai this November, as applications from companies are pouring in.

On the 21st, China's state-run Global Times reported that multinational companies such as Honeywell, headquartered in the United States, are actively applying to participate in the 3rd China International Import Expo.

It was reported that more than 60% of the exhibition booths have already been reserved, with over 1000 companies registered to participate. The foreign companies applying to participate mainly come from the United States, Japan, Germany, and Italy, and more than ten of them are Fortune 500 companies.

Reflecting the special circumstances of COVID-19, a special area for public health and disease prevention will be set up at this 3rd International Import Expo.

The newspaper evaluated that despite the global spread of COVID-19, companies applying early to participate in the International Import Expo demonstrates confidence in China's economic and consumer potential. Bai Ming, Deputy Director of the International Market Research Institute at China's Ministry of Commerce, emphasized the significance by saying, "Since companies from the United States, Europe, and many emerging countries have been hit by the COVID-19 crisis, this International Import Expo will serve as an internationally important platform for foreign companies to access China's huge market."

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