Observer Report
Beijing
A number of Pakistani companies will participate in the third edition of China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held in Shanghai as per scheduled from November 5 to 10, this year.
According to reports, by end of April, more than 1,000 companies from all over the world had signed up for the show, including 200 Fortune 500 companies. The planned exhibition area measures 360,000 square meters, with 60 percent of it booked so far.
A public health and epidemic prevention exhibition area will be set for this year’s Expo. Pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, elderly care, rehabilitation and nutrition companies will be feature the thematic exhibition area.
Nearly 60 Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and medical companies have registered for this year’s CIIE, with the purpose of showcasing their latest ventilators, infrared thermometers and facial masks.
Over 35 Pakistani entrepreneurs participated in the second expo held last year in Shanghai and showcased their products including the top textile, leather, sports goods, surgical equipment, home furnishing and other products.
Pakistan had also participated in the first expo during which many Pakistani businessmen and companies displayed their products. Pakistan had been invited to the expo as a ‘Guest of Honour’.
This year too, the Chinese authorities expect Pakistan’s participation in the forthcoming expo in a big way.
According to analysts, the forthcoming expo will provide a great opportunity for the Pakistani businessmen to explore the Chinese market and enhance their export to China as both the friendly countries have signed the second phase of Free Trade Agreement.
