国际锐评丨透过进博之窗，看懂开放“领跑者”的自信与担当

Group 1 - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) achieved a record intended transaction amount of $83.49 billion, a 4.4% increase from the previous year, with over 600 new exhibitors and 290 Fortune 500 companies participating [1] - The expo serves as a significant platform for China to promote high-level openness and is a key initiative in expanding autonomous openness, reflecting China's shift from "catching up" to "leading" in global trade [3][4] - The event showcased 461 new products, technologies, and services, and introduced special zones for least developed countries and cross-border e-commerce, aligning China's needs with global expectations [1][3] Group 2 - China's strategy of autonomous openness emphasizes proactive engagement with the world, moving beyond traditional reciprocity in international relations, and aims to foster deep, positive interactions globally [4] - The current global environment, characterized by rising unilateralism and protectionism, highlights the importance of China's commitment to expanding its market and providing stability in international trade [4] - The CIIE is part of China's broader efforts to create a large market, facilitating the entry of international products and enhancing consumer access to global goods [5] Group 3 - The expo has become a testing ground for global innovation, with companies like Sweden's Hexagon showcasing advanced technologies, and multinational corporations expanding their operations in China [7] - China's open policies are driving global economic growth, helping developing countries enhance their industrialization, and ensuring that globalization benefits are more equitably distributed [7] - The ninth CIIE has already signed exhibition space exceeding 80,000 square meters, indicating strong interest and commitment to future events [8]