Xiangxi enterprises participate in 4th Hunan (Yueyang) Port Economic and Trade Expo

Xiangxi economic and trade delegation, led by Zhong Kewen, deputy secretary general of the government of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, participated in the 4th Hunan (Yueyang) Port Economic and Trade Expo from October 24 to 27. Seven enterprises were organized to participate in the expo, including Xiangxi Natural Creatures, Xiangxi Xiangshan Yuncui Tea Industry and Yongshun Banshan Ecological Agriculture. Over 20 products were showcased at the expo, including biopharmaceutical products with independent intellectual property rights, organic selenium-rich agricultural products and intangible cultural heritage crafts.

In the exhibition area of Xiangxi Prefecture, buyers from Germany, Africa and China highly praised the unique, high-quality and famous products of the prefecture. They purchased some tea and handicrafts on site and expressed strong intentions for future orders.

“The biggest highlight of this expo is that 13 well-known domestic and foreign trade logistics enterprises, including China-Germany Friendship Association, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing and Greenroad International Logistics, promoted the port economic and trade cooperation, which changes enterprise representatives’ understanding of the port economy, enhances their confidence in going global, and makes them familiar with the main channels for them to engage in international trade,” said an official of the port department of Xiangxi. In addition, the economic and trade delegation of Xiangxi Prefecture also conducted effective discussions and exchanges with Fujian Port Office, Changsha Border Inspection Station, Changde Customs, and Changde Qiyuan Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. on exports of Yongshun vine tea, compressed biscuits, and tourism crafts, and expansion of international trade freight channels.

As a major economic and trade event, the Hunan (Yueyang) Port Economic and Trade Expo is aimed at enhancing port capabilities, facilitating the export and import of port products, strengthening port cooperation and win-win outcomes, utilizing port advantages to connect with the world, and promoting the integrated development of the global economy. This year’s expo features seven main activities, including China-Germany Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference, Imported Agricultural Products Supply and Demand Matchmaking Conference, and Port Logistics Industry Development Promotion Conference.

The expo has six exhibition areas, with a total exhibition area of about 10,000 square meters, including an exhibition area for international commodities, an exhibition area for five major logistics channels, an exhibition area for port integration, and an exhibition area for Yueyang’s characteristic products. More than 6,000 kinds of commodities from 285 enterprises in over 50 countries were exhibited at this expo.


Chinese source: hunantoday