China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai

By Emre Aytekin

BEIJING (AA) - The China International Import Expo, which is being held under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, opened Sunday in Shanghai.

This year marks the sixth edition of the fair, which saw over a thousand government and business representatives from various countries attending the opening ceremony.

In a message sent to the expo's opening, Xi highlighted that the global economy has yet to fully recover its momentum in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing the need for solidarity and cooperation among nations.

He highlighted China’s commitment to overseas expansion, stressing that China will always be an important opportunity for global development.

In his opening speech, Premier Li Keqiang said China's total imports of goods and services are expected to exceed $17 trillion in the next five years, pledging to expand market opportunities for foreign companies.

*Writing by Zehra Nur Duz