“顶流”云集、“组链”亮相 众多中外企业为何加速涌向链博会？

Core Insights - The third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo opened on July 16, attracting over 650 enterprises and institutions, with more than 65% of exhibitors being Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders [1][3] - The number of American exhibitors increased by 15% compared to the previous year, despite the new tariff policy set to take effect on August 1 [1][6] Group 1: Participation and Engagement - This year's expo saw a significant increase in participation, with a 35% rise in foreign exhibitors, including major multinational companies like Nvidia, Schneider, L'Oreal, and Medtronic making their debut [3][5] - High-level executives, referred to as "first leaders," attended the expo, indicating a shift from previous years where lower-level representatives participated [3] Group 2: Strategic Importance of China - American companies view the Chinese market as large and dynamic, with Nvidia's CEO highlighting the importance of the market for AI applications and the presence of 50% of the world's AI researchers [6][11] - The CEO of Yosemite Energy noted China's leadership in clean energy and the significant opportunities presented by its renewable energy scale [8] Group 3: Business Logic Behind Participation - American multinational companies are optimizing their operations in China to ensure investment safety and efficiency, using the expo as a key channel to access local suppliers and technology solutions [11] - The expo serves as a platform for these companies to build brand recognition, understand local demands, and adapt to the new tariff environment [11] Group 4: Presence of Leading Companies - Notable companies such as Nvidia, which recently became the first company to surpass a market value of $4 trillion, and other prominent firms like Schneider, Lenovo, and Alibaba participated in the expo [13][14] - The expo is seen as a critical venue for global top-tier companies to deepen local cooperation and understand market trends amid increasing supply chain risks [14]