XIAMEN, China, Sept. 09, 2024 — The 24th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (“CIFIT”) opened in Xiamen, Fujian Province on September 8. The event, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and co-organized by the Fujian Provincial People’s Government, the Xiamen Municipal People’s Government, and the Investment Promotion Agency of the Ministry of Commerce, drew participation from 119 countries and regions, as well as 18 international organizations. Notably, approximately 80% of these participants are actively engaged in the Belt and Road Initiative.
With the theme “Investment Linking the World,” this year’s CIFIT spans a total exhibition area of 120,000 square meters. New highlights include the “Invest in China” area and the “China’s Outward Investment and Cooperation” area, showcasing the achievements of foreign investment in China and vice versa.
A dedicated Industrial Innovation and Development Pavilion, covering 47,000 square meters, focuses on key sectors like BRICS cooperation, supply chain innovation, new quality productive forces, and green and low-carbon initiatives. Its five sections (namely, BRICS Exhibition on New Industrial Revolution, Digital Economy, China Supply Chain Innovation, New Energy and Green Innovation, and the 2024 China (Xiamen) International Technology Expo for Public Security and Legal Services) are designed to showcase regional investment and cooperation achievements, cutting-edge technologies and products in industrial innovation and development, along with trends in strategic emerging industries and future-oriented industries.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Hungary, making Hungary the guest of honor at this CIFIT.
Since its inception in 1997, CIFIT has been a prominent platform for inbound and outbound investment in China, successfully hosting 23 sessions. Over 30,000 projects have been signed, a significant number of foreign-funded projects have been implemented in China, and numerous Chinese enterprises have gained access to the global market.
Source: The Conference Department of the Organizing Committee of the 24th CIFIT
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