2018 has been a positive year for friendship and trade links between China and Africa. The 2018

A toy developed by LEGO Group is displayed at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2018. (Photos: VCG)

An armored vehicle wades through a puddle during a dynamic display of ground military equipments at the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, on Nov. 7, 2018. (Photos: Xinhua)

Visitors view a MRI scanner for infants at the Medical Equipment &Health Care Products area of the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2018. (Photos: Xinhua)

(Video source: People's Daily online)The first China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai on Nov. 5.More than 3,600 companies from 172 countries, regions, and organizations are showcasing their exhibits.Reporters from People's Daily Online headed to a college campus to see what Chinese and foreign students think about

SHANGHAI, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Well begun is half done. The first China International Import Expo (CIIE) inaugurated by Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday is a world fair that comes at the right time.More Chinese people can afford quality products from overseas, thanks to the reform and opening-up drive over the past four decades, as international brands spring up

HONG KONG, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) Monday has won high attention from Hong Kong and Macao mainstream media.The media hailed that China was keen to pro-actively open its market to the world during which the whole world would share benefits.Hong Kong major

The first China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off in Shanghai on Nov. 5. 82 countries and 3 international organizations have set up 71 exhibition booths at the Country Pavilion for Trade & Investment section which covers a total area of 30,000 square meters. (Photos: People.cn)

The first China International Import Expo (CIIE) is scheduled from Nov. 5 to 10 in Shanghai. On the eve of the expo, the People’s Daily published an article under the byline of “Guo Jiping”, expounding on China’s sincerity to promote win-win cooperation through the expo. Its excerpts are read as follows.Photo: XinhuaThe first CIIE will undoubtedly bring remarkable benefits to

Have you ever had a taste of Egyptian oranges, the delicacy favored by the Pharaoh? Despite the long distance between Egypt and China, these oranges are now within easy reach as the countries open up to each other and engage in cooperation.

CHONGQING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Altogether 137 cooperative projects worth 21.9 billion U.S. dollars have been signed through a China-Singapore inter-government program over the past three years.This was revealed at a press conference for the third anniversary of the China-Singapore (Chongqing) demonstration initiative on strategic connectivity held Wednesday in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.The initiative was launched in November 2015, aiming

The ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai is the world’s first import-themed national-level expo, dazzling audiences worldwide with the influx of such futuristic technologies as an unmanned warehouse, robots collaborating with men, smart factory of Internet of Everything, dressy clothes and diamonds.(Photos: VCG)However, concerns arise in the meantime: what if those pricey—if not priceless—exhibits are damaged in transit,

A Taurus milling machine from German Waldrich Coburg is adjusted at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, east China, on Oct. 30, 2018. (Photo: Xinhua)SHANGHAI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai is not only introducing companies from all over the world to potential buyers, but also strengthening worldwide consensus on championing

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2018.(Photo: Xinhua)SHANGHAI, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- "It is our sincere commitment to open the Chinese market to all countries," President Xi Jinping said in a keynote speech at the opening of the first China International

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde delivers a speech at CIIE in Shanghai on November 5, 2018. (Photo: China Daily)SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank (WB) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) spoke highly of China's continuous commitment to reform and opening up on Monday, as they attended the inaugural import expo held

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite at the first CIIE in Shanghai on November 5, 2018. (Photo: CGTN)SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met with Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite, who attended the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.Xi said China attaches great importance to bilateral ties with Lithuania, an

(Photo: Xinhua)SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China's imported goods and services are estimated to exceed 30 trillion U.S. dollars and 10 trillion U.S. dollars respectively in the next 15 years.Xi made the remarks when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, which

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Monday. (Photo:" Xinhua)SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- There is every reason to be fully confident in the future of the Chinese economy, President Xi Jinping said Monday.Xi made the remarks when delivering a keynote speech at the opening

SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met with representatives of foreign entrepreneurs attending the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.Photo: XinhuaNoting that this year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up, Xi said China is working with the international community to build a community with a shared future for humanity.China has