The 25th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) opened in Xiamen on September 8. Under the theme "Join Hands with China, Invest in the Future," the fair features three major sections: "Invest in China," "Chinese Investment," and "International Investment," acting as a high-level open platform. Under the theme "Invest in Changsha for Win-Win Cooperation," the Changsha delegation attended the fair, showcasing the city's openness and innovative vitality as the "Capital of Construction Machinery" to the world.

Led by Hu Yetian, deputy director of the Changsha Municipal Commerce Bureau, the Changsha delegation comprises representatives from national and provincial-level industrial parks or zones such as Xiangjiang New Area, Changsha Economic and Technological Development Zone, and Yuhua Economic and Technological Development Zone, as well as over ten enterprises seeking financing and cooperation opportunities.

The opening ceremony. 

During CIFIT, a Changsha City Image Pavilion made its debut. The pavilion, with tech blue and pure white as its main colors, presents a modern, clean, and technologically advanced image of Changsha. The pavilion attracted numerous exhibitors and investors, who stopped to visit and exchange ideas. The pavilion provided a comprehensive overview of Changsha, showcasing the achievements of its 17 key industrial chains, its advantageous business  environment, the "4433" industrial system layout, and distinctive features of its new consumption and night-time economy. Collectively, these elements highlighted Changsha as an ideal city for work, business, and living.

Changsha City Image Pavilion.

The Changsha delegation participated in a project roadshow event. During the roadshow, Sun Shu, senior manager of Deloitte China's Government and Public Services Team introduced the foundation and advantages of Changsha's cooperation with Germany. The roadshow highlighted Changsha's investment and business ecosystem, emphasizing the city's alignment with German companies in sectors such as construction machinery, advanced manufacturing, new materials, and electronic information. This created a "fast track" for strengthening understanding and deepening collaboration between Changsha and German enterprises. To date, Changsha has attracted 201 Fortune Global 500 companies to establish a presence in the city.

A project roadshow.

During CIFIT, the Changsha delegation will also take part in a series of investment promotion activities, including business meetings and negotiations. 

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.  

Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen

Chinese source: hunantoday