Global brands, by making full use of China's national-level trade fairs, including the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the just-concluded China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), are moving faster to tap the market potential of the country.

Edrington Group, an international spirits company based in Scotland, reached a 100-million-yuan ($15.56 million) deal concerning its single malt whisky distillery sub-brand Macallan together with a company based in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, on the first day of the CICPE.

The success strengthens the company’s resolve to take part in more such events in China." It is indeed a pity that we had never attended any expo or fair in China before, ", said Charles Soong, managing director of Edrington Shanghai Ltd, adding that the company is currently planning to join the 4th CIIE

From Soong's perspective, the Chinese market, within the backdrop of its strong recovery after the outbreak of COVID-19, will continue to remain pivotal to multinational giants.

The French jewelry brand K&IRèNE has expressed the same sentiments. Shi Shasha, chief public relations officer for the brand, believes that it is of great importance for luxury brands to tap into the full potential of the Chinese market. Shi disclosed that the company has signed up for the fourth CIIE to be held during Nov 5-10 this year.

"We have always been optimistic about the Chinese market, and have participated in several of these large-scale open trade shows," said Lan Xiao, an executive with the Thailand-based conglomerate CP Group in China. The company has attended the CIIE for three consecutive years and also made a splash at the first CICPE.

He further pointed out that the CICPE provides a vital platform for brands to interact with consumers, while the CIIE focuses on investment negotiations and strategic cooperation between enterprises in different regions.

Despite their differing emphases, both expos reflect China's efforts in expanding international business cooperation, as well as provide global brands with great opportunities to showcase their products and start businesses in China.

Source: people.cn, chinanews.com