助力东北亚区域经贸合作再上新台阶——第十五届中国—东北亚博览会亮点前瞻

Core Insights - The 15th China-Northeast Asia Expo will be held from August 27 to 31 in Changchun, Jilin Province, focusing on enhancing regional economic and trade cooperation in Northeast Asia [1][2] - The expo aims to create new platforms for industrial chain cooperation, expand trade and investment, and promote cultural exchanges among Northeast Asian countries [2][5] Trade Cooperation - In 2024, trade volume between China and the five Northeast Asian countries is projected to reach $901.6 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.6%, accounting for nearly 15% of China's total foreign trade [1] - China remains the largest trading partner for the five Northeast Asian countries, with South Korea and Japan being the second and third largest partners, respectively [1] Investment Cooperation - The bilateral investment between China and the five Northeast Asian countries is expected to exceed $7 billion in 2024, with investment areas expanding into digital economy, green development, advanced manufacturing, and modern services [1] Expo Highlights - The expo will feature 42 countries and regions, with over 8,000 merchants confirmed to participate and 2,796 exhibition booths established, completing 80% of the overall exhibition work [2] - The exhibition design emphasizes a "4+2" framework, including four main theme pavilions and two special experience zones [2] Event Design - The event will include a main activity and 14 thematic activities, focusing on regional cooperation, economic exchanges, and cultural interactions [3] Industry Focus - A new "Modern Industry Pavilion" will showcase the world's top 500 companies and highlight traditional industries' transformation through smart and green upgrades [4] - The expo will host the "Northeast Asia Industrial Park Dialogue" to discuss diverse park cooperation and establish a regional industrial park cooperation mechanism [4] Support for Enterprises - The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) has supported over 22,000 enterprises to participate in international exhibitions, enhancing their integration into global industrial chains [5]