China-Northeast Asia Expo promotes investment, trade, links

International attendance

Member countries of the expo comprise China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Japan, ROK, Mongolia and Russia. The countries involved together cover a total area of 28.84 million square kilometers, with a total population of more than 1.7 billion. Their combined GDP accounts for one fifth of the world's total and they have about half of the world's foreign-exchange reserves, according to the organizers.

As an organizer of the expo, Jilin's provincial foreign affairs office has invited foreign officials and businesspeople to attend the expo and forum. The office said at least 11 foreign political dignitaries, 567 foreign businesspeople and 32 of the world's top 500 companies have confirmed their attendance.

The foreign affairs office asked for help from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, besides holding promotional events and sending out delegations to Japan and ROK to publicize the expo.

Pavilion layout

An intelligent manufacturing-themed exhibition hall will be set up for the first time at the 11th China-Northeast Asia Expo in No 9 pavilion. According to the expo's organizing committee, the intelligent manufacturing exhibition hall will include advanced products such as 3-D printing, robots and intelligent applications.

The No 1 pavilion will feature mobile internet payment and new lifestyles. Pavilions 2-8 will have the themes of Hong Kong commodities, Taiwan commodities, international commodities, opening-up and cooperation, foods and pharmaceuticals, as well as the cultural and tourism industries.

Cities' booths

Jilin city, the second-largest city of Jilin province, has made all the necessary preparations to participate in the expo.

The city's main exhibition booth will cover 408 square meters and feature 114 products.

Special effects and features will be applied to help attract visitors, such as a 3-D meteorite, a digital sand table and a VR experience zone.

The Jilin City Investment roadshow will be held on Sept 2 in Changchun.

As the host city, Changchun is also well-prepared for the upcoming expo. The Changchun International Convention & Exhibition Center, reception hotels and other expo-associated facilities have been fully arranged.

The booth of the Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture also covers more than 400 square meters and will be decorated with Azalea flowers, a symbol of prosperity and happiness for the city and the flower emblem of the prefecture.

Yanlong new district and investment promotion will be its key exhibition elements. High-tech products will also be used to improve their service, according to the organizers.

The Yanbian investment roadshow will be held in Yanji city in September with more than 800 attendees.

Time: Sept 1 to 5(Friday - Tuesday), 2017

Venue: Changchun International Convention & Exhibition Center, Jilin province, China

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