A pre-expo supply-demand matchmaking meeting in preparation for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held on Aug 15 in Tianjin, attracting nearly 50 exhibitors and organizations from CIIE's Exhibition Areas of Food and Agricultural Products, Intelligent Industry and Information Technology, and Trade in Services.

Over 200 buyers from Tianjin also attended the event. Among them, Tianjin Smith Kline & French Laboratories Ltd and Tianjin Long Chuang Hengsheng Industrial Co Ltd signed agreements with the CIIE Bureau to become key buyers of the expo.

Noting the preparations for this year's expo, Wu Zhengping, deputy director-general of the CIIE Bureau, said that the exhibitor recruitment work for the 7th CIIE was nearly complete and the focus has now shifted to recruiting buyers and organizing the exhibition.

The CIIE work team also provided information on registration procedures for professional visitors and participant services during the event. Additionally, promotions were conducted for the Exhibition Areas of Food and Agricultural Products, Intelligent Industry and Information Technology, and Trade in Services.

A list of exhibitors participating in the matchmaking event. [Photo/CIIE Bureau]

Two Tianjin enterprises sign agreements with the CIIE Bureau to become key buyers at the expo. [Photo/CIIE Bureau]

By Zhao Guangmei