第三届链博会火热开幕！打造更紧密国际“共赢链”

Core Points - The third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo (Chain Expo) opened on July 16, showcasing the vitality and creativity of the global business community and highlighting the urgent expectations of upstream and downstream enterprises in the supply chain to find partners and solutions in the current environment [1][3]. Group 1: International Participation - This year's Chain Expo featured 651 enterprises and institutions from 75 countries and regions, with the proportion of foreign exhibitors increasing from 32% in the previous year to 35% this year [3]. - The actual number of exhibitors reached 1,200, including over 500 partners from the supply chain, with more than 170 foreign delegations attending for discussions [3]. - The expo emphasized helping enterprises find partners and application scenarios, with the establishment of exhibitor alliances for better collaboration [3]. Group 2: Foreign Enterprises' Engagement - Many foreign enterprises have been deeply engaged in the Chinese market for decades, with Honeywell having established a complete localized value chain in China over its 90 years of presence [4]. - Airbus has been collaborating with the Chinese aviation industry for 40 years, making China its largest single-country market for civil aircraft [4]. - The participation of Airbus and its seven Chinese supply chain partners at the expo highlights the integration of capable Chinese enterprises into Airbus's global supply chain [4]. Group 3: Apple's Commitment - Apple has been expanding its supply chain in China for over 30 years, with more than 80% of its 200 major global suppliers having factories in China [5]. - The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade reported that the global supply chain index matrix has shown stability, with indices for promotion, connection, innovation, and resilience all improving from 2018 to 2024 [5]. Group 4: Global Cooperation and Initiatives - The opening ceremony included the reading of the "Beijing Initiative," which emphasizes the importance of global cooperation in maintaining the resilience and stability of supply chains [6]. - The initiative calls for true multilateralism and support for a rules-based multilateral trading system to enhance global supply chain security and create a fair and predictable market environment [6]. - Representatives from the UK-China Trade Association and Thailand's Ministry of Commerce highlighted the need for continued cooperation in supply chain management for future prosperity and sustainable development [6].