August 27, 2024 (InvestinChina.asia) – The 24th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) is scheduled to take place from September 8-11 in Xiamen, Fujian Province. The event, often referred to as the “barometer” of China’s inbound and outbound investment trends, will have the theme “Investment Linking the World.”
At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on August 26, Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy Representative for International Trade Negotiations Ling Ji outlined plans to leverage financial institutions to attract more international capital. The Ministry of Commerce will collaborate with the People’s Bank of China, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, financial regulatory authorities, and financial institutions like China Investment Corporation (CIC) to organize diverse investment promotion activities.
To facilitate investment project financing, the ministry has compiled nearly 400 high-quality projects across sectors such as information technology, artificial intelligence, new energy, life sciences, and equipment manufacturing. These projects will be promoted through both online and offline channels at CIFIT to foster collaboration between projects and financiers.
A key component of this year’s CIFIT is the “Invest in China” brand, which aims to enhance project-capital matchmaking. A dedicated 13,000 square-meter “Invest in China” zone will be established within the Capital Project Matchmaking Pavilion. This area will serve as a platform to connect projects with multinational corporations and international investment institutions before the fair, ensuring that all parties are well-prepared for negotiations.
The “Invest in China” zone comprises sections focused on financial capital matchmaking, specialized and niche businesses, and economic development zones. These areas will feature discussions on emerging productivity, with a focus on industries such as AI, smart manufacturing, life sciences, and green technologies. More than 20 international financial institutions and over 100 high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from countries including the UK, Germany, Switzerland, France, the US, and Singapore, along with over 10 national-level economic development zones, have registered to participate.
The multifunctional layout of the “Invest in China” zone includes presentation stages, matchmaking areas, and negotiation corners designed to facilitate dialogue and diverse interactions among participants.
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