第七届西洽会5月22日至25日在重庆举行

Core Points - The 7th China Western International Investment and Trade Fair (West Expo) will be held in Chongqing from May 22 to 25, with Thailand as the guest country, Sichuan Province as the permanent guest province, and Hong Kong as the newly established guest city [1][2] - The theme of this year's West Expo is "New West, New Manufacturing, New Services," featuring exhibition displays and thematic activities, with an expected exhibition area of 110,000 square meters and participation from 972 enterprises from 39 countries and regions [1][2] Group 1 - The West Expo aims to stabilize foreign investment and trade, promote consumption, and enhance its role as a platform for investment promotion, trade cooperation, and consumption stimulation [2] - The event will include 29 thematic activities, such as foreign investment activities and international economic and trade activities, to guide foreign capital retention and expansion [2] - Thailand will showcase its unique products, including Thai cuisine, cosmetics, agricultural products, and tourism resources, while Dutch brands will also make their debut at the fair [2] Group 2 - The West Expo has played a significant role in promoting the development and opening up of the western region, integrating into both domestic and international dual circulation, and participating in the Belt and Road Initiative [3] - The event is expected to facilitate high-quality development and high-level opening up in the western region, serving as an important platform for collaboration [3]