Editor's Note: Preparations for the fifth China International Import Expo have entered the home stretch. Over the past five years, many foreign companies have developed greater confidence and increased their investments in China through the expo. Numerous organizations and individuals have gained memorable experiences during the fair and witnessed its spillover effects.

The CIIE Bureau and the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) launched the "My CIIE Story" activity on June 1 and some excellent works centered on "grand strategy" were published in July. In August, more stories with the theme "big market", which showcases how the CIIE shares benefits of the Chinese market with the world, will be published.

Founded in 1994, the China General Chamber of Commerce is the most comprehensive industry organization in the circulation field. The chamber says it has reaped significant benefits from being involved in the procurement missions during the past editions of the CIIE. Watch chairman Jiang Ming's CIIE story.