第四届中国—中东欧国家博览会5月22日至25日在甬举行 8000多种中东欧特色商品将集中亮相

Core Insights - The China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Expo serves as a significant bridge for deepening economic and trade cooperation between China and CEECs, with the fourth edition scheduled from May 22 to 25 in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province [1] - Since the launch of the cooperation mechanism in 2012, bilateral trade has shown healthy growth, with an average annual increase of 8.8% in trade and 7.4% in imports from CEECs, both exceeding China's overall trade growth [1] - In 2024, the bilateral trade volume is projected to reach $142.3 billion, marking a historical high with a year-on-year growth of 6.3% [1] - Chinese investments in CEECs have surpassed $24 billion, with a strong interest from Chinese companies in electric vehicles and battery sectors, highlighting new investment cooperation opportunities [1] Group 1 - The CEEC Expo will feature an exhibition area of 20,000 square meters, with over 400 exhibitors showcasing more than 8,000 unique CEEC products, setting new records for exhibition space, number of exhibitors, and product variety [2] - The event is expected to attract 15,000 professional visitors, including over 3,000 foreign buyers, indicating a significant international interest [2] - The participation of exhibitors from nine additional countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, marks an expansion beyond CEECs, enhancing the expo's international influence [2] Group 2 - Ningbo, as the host city and the first China-CEEC economic and trade cooperation demonstration zone, aims to leverage its advantages to attract investments and talent, promoting high-end equipment and technology projects [2] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to utilize the multilateral framework of China-CEEC cooperation to enhance communication and collaboration in economic growth, import expansion, and digital and green investment [3]