Core Points - The fourth China-CEEC Expo and International Consumer Goods Expo will be held from May 22 to 25 in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, focusing on "New, Practical, and Future" themes [1] - The expo will feature 11 key activities and over 50 industry-specific matchmaking events, with participation from 14 CEEC countries and exhibitors from 9 additional countries including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain [1][2] Group 1: Expo Characteristics - The expo will have a dedicated CEEC section covering 20,000 square meters, with over 400 exhibitors showcasing more than 8,000 CEEC specialty products [2] - It is expected to attract 15,000 professional visitors, including over 3,000 foreign buyers [2] - A new "Charming CEEC" section will display cultural aspects of CEEC countries through five modules: books, arts, paintings, prints, and tourism [2] Group 2: Activity Arrangement - The expo will include 11 major activities, 4 mechanism-based events, and over 50 matchmaking activities, reflecting a shift towards more focused and practical engagements [3] - The number of small-scale matchmaking events has increased from 14 to over 50, emphasizing a "small but practical" approach [3] Group 3: International Participation - In addition to the 14 CEEC countries, exhibitors from 9 other countries will participate, with 8 of them being first-time exhibitors, indicating an expansion towards "CEEC+" [3] - International organizations and well-known companies such as the World Bank, China-EU Chamber of Commerce, Sanofi, Novartis, and Morgan Stanley will also attend, enhancing the expo's global influence [3] Group 4: Economic Cooperation - Since 2012, trade between China and CEEC countries has grown at an average annual rate of 8.8%, with imports from CEEC countries increasing by 7.4%, both outpacing China's overall trade growth [5] - By 2024, bilateral trade is projected to reach $142.3 billion, a 6.3% year-on-year increase [5] - China's investment in CEEC countries has exceeded $24 billion, with strong interest from Chinese companies in various sectors, particularly in electric vehicles and battery production [5]