In the News: Import Expo; Hangzhou Internet Court; and Fair Competition

November 06, 2018 | BY

Jacelyn Johnson

China International Import Expo shows China's shift from an export nation to an import nation; Hangzhou's internet court tells a success story one year on; and China's market regulators aim to crack down on unfair competition practices.

China Hosts Import Expo

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) which opened on November 5 in Shanghai is a milestone in China's history, as it shows the country's attempt to transition from a nation focused on manufacturing and export to being open to imports and free trade.

The six-day event is expected to see around 3,600 exhibitors from 172 countries and regions around the world showcasing their goods, technology and services at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. The expo is expected to attract more than 400,000 buyers from over 80,000 domestic and foreign companies.

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