焦点访谈｜三创历史新高！进博之约让“世界好物”变“全球商机”

Core Insights - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) took place from November 5 to 10, 2023, in Shanghai, featuring participation from 155 countries and regions, with a record 4,108 foreign enterprises exhibiting, marking the highest exhibition area and number of companies to date [1][5][18] - The intended transaction amount reached $83.49 billion, representing a 4.4% increase from the previous year, also setting a new historical high [1][5] - The expo serves as a platform for global goods to enter China, enhancing China's role as a key destination for exports and a source of development for other countries [3][10] Exhibition Scale and Participation - The exhibition area exceeded 367,000 square meters, with over 600 new exhibitors added to the previous year's total of 3,496 [5][18] - Notably, 290 of the world's top 500 companies and industry leaders participated, highlighting the expo's significance in the global market [5][6] Innovation and Technology - The expo showcased a variety of innovative products, including advanced medical devices, smart appliances, and cutting-edge technologies in AI and robotics [3][12] - Companies like Samsung emphasized their commitment to the Chinese market, planning to invest over $56 billion by the end of 2025, with a focus on high-end components [8][12] Global Trade and Economic Integration - The event attracted 163 companies from 37 least developed countries, marking a 23.5% increase, and saw significant participation from African nations and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative [14][16] - Nicaragua reported a 34% increase in exports, amounting to approximately $72 million, since participating in the expo, demonstrating its impact on trade growth [16] Open Market and Policy Implications - The expo aligns with China's "14th Five-Year Plan" to expand institutional openness and maintain a multilateral trade system, with the openness index rising by 29.6% from 1990 to 2024 [10] - The event is viewed as a public good provided by China to the world, facilitating a new round of high-level opening-up and supporting global economic cooperation [10][12]