Third China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing

The third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) opened in Beijing on Wednesday, bringing together 651 companies and organizations from 75 countries, regions and international organizations.

The expo, themed "Connecting the World, Creating the Future," aims to showcase new technologies, products and services across various supply chain sectors while promoting global cooperation.

Hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), CISCE is the world's first national-level expo dedicated solely to supply chains. The event provides a platform to promote synergy across upstream and downstream sectors and integration among businesses of all sizes.

This year's expo features six key industrial chains and one exhibition area: advanced manufacturing chain, smart vehicle chain, green agriculture chain, clean energy chain, digital technology chain, healthy life chain, alongside a dedicated supply chain services exhibition area.

CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin emphasized the expo's role as a platform for China's high-standard opening up. He urged collective efforts to safeguard multilateralism and build a more interconnected future.

John Denton, secretary-general of the International Chamber of Commerce, cited an old Chinese proverb to underscore the importance of reviving collaborative efforts for mutual prosperity. He warned of severe disruption to the global trade system if current tensions escalate. "This event is much more than an expo," Denton said. "It is a forest of connections between economies, industries and people."

U.S. tech giant Nvidia, a new exhibitor this year, was represented by founder and CEO Jensen Huang. In his opening address, Huang praised China's rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, describing the Chinese market as both "large" and "dynamic." He affirmed Nvidia's commitment to collaborating with partners to create a prosperous future in the AI era.

The expo is expected to generate significant cooperation. Organizers said 170 international delegations will visit for discussions and business negotiations, a 120% increase from the previous session.