Key facts
- China plans to import more high-value-added products.
- Premier Li Qiang made the pledge at a symposium for the Canton Fair.
- The Canton Fair is China's largest foreign trade exhibition.
- Over 32,000 exhibitors and 210,000 overseas buyers are registered for the event.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated on Wednesday that the country is prepared to increase its imports of high-quality goods, with a particular focus on high-value-added products. This initiative is part of a broader effort to foster more balanced international trade.
Li made these remarks during a symposium held in anticipation of the autumn session of the Canton Fair, which is recognized as China's largest exhibition for foreign trade. The fair is scheduled to commence on Thursday and will run for nearly three weeks. Pre-registration indicates the participation of over 32,000 exhibitors and an advance registration of 210,000 overseas buyers.