3 w. ago Hong Kong and Shanghai are ‘not just rivals’: US business chamber

Hong Kong and Shanghai need not be rivals, with the former acting as an essential bridge between Western investors and China and the latter serving as the mainland’s top financial hub, a prominent business chamber has said at the world’s largest import fair. In an exclusive interview with the Post, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) said at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai that Hong Kong would retain its role as a connector, with no direct competition with the...

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3 w. ago Hong Kong exhibitors hail Shanghai import expo as key gateway to mainland China

The world’s largest import fair has become a vital platform for Hong Kong firms to bypass traditional market entry barriers and secure business deals in mainland China, according to exhibitors from the city. Hong Kong exhibitors at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai said they had secured new contacts with mainland manufacturers and even received investment inquiries from different cities. “Some mega mainland investors, including hospitals, are interested in our...

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3 w. ago Canada agriculture minister says canola trade prospects are improving after China visit

Canada agriculture minister says canola trade prospects are improving after China visit  Reuters

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3 w. ago China’s importers sign record US$83.5 billion in deals at trade expo

Chinese companies signed a record US$83.5 billion in import deals at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, reinforcing the importance of mainland consumers as growth drivers for global businesses and the world economy less than two weeks after the US and China reached a trade truce. The total – the fifth straight record high for the annual six-day event, which concluded on Monday – represented a 4.4 per cent increase from a year earlier, according to the organiser, the CIIE...

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3 w. ago China International Import Expo: Reporter's vlog: From Bogota to Shanghai, an economic dance across the Pacific Ocean

China International Import Expo: Reporter's vlog: From Bogota to Shanghai, an economic dance across the Pacific Ocean  news.cgtn.com

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3 w. ago In pictures: the China International Import Expo in Shanghai

In pictures: the China International Import Expo in Shanghai  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Tesla and global carmakers race against Chinese EV rivals at expo

International brands led by Tesla are intensifying their efforts to compete with Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturers like BYD, as they showcase advanced intelligence and autonomous-driving technology to attract visitors at the world’s largest import-export trade fair in Shanghai. The 12 major carmakers, including General Motors and Volvo, are leveraging the China International Import Expo (CIIE), which runs through Monday, to promote their latest models featuring longer ranges, enhanced...

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3 w. ago U.S. exhibitors double down on Chinese market at Shanghai import expo

U.S. exhibitors double down on Chinese market at Shanghai import expo  news.cgtn.com

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4 w. ago Unitree, AgiBot robots steal the show at Shanghai’s import expo

Humanoid robots, cyber dogs and robotic arms have made a strong impression at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, as a robotics boom has turned machines from the sector into showstoppers. Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics made its third appearance at the CIIE, where it displayed new models, including the lightweight, consumer-facing R1, a taller and more facially human-like H2, and an upgraded industrial-grade legged robot, the A2. At Unitree’s booth, crowds eagerly...

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4 w. ago AI, Localization Stand Out as China Int'l Import Expo Opens in Shanghai

AI, Localization Stand Out as China Int'l Import Expo Opens in Shanghai  Yahoo Finance

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4 w. ago US government shutdown muddies China trade as agricultural officials miss expo

The ripple effects of the record-breaking US government shutdown have spread beyond Washington, denying US agricultural officials an opportunity to deepen cooperation with Chinese companies at a high-profile trade fair even as bilateral tensions show signs of easing. The Post learned on Thursday that, because of the shutdown, representatives from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) did not attend this year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. This marks the first absence of...

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4 w. ago Kazakhstan, China Ink Deal on Digital Exports at Shanghai Expo 2025

Kazakhstan, China Ink Deal on Digital Exports at Shanghai Expo 2025  The Astana Times

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4 w. ago Battered US businesses eye improved China trade at Shanghai expo

Battered US businesses eye improved China trade at Shanghai expo  mykxlg.com

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