CHINA CONSUMER EXPO GAINS ATTENTION VIA WORLD'S TOP-NOTCH PRODUCTS

Caption: Participants photographing CICPE Mascot "Yuanxiao" in Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center, Haikou

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The ongoing first China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) has gathered the world's top-notch products, attracting worldwide attention.

The four-day Expo, the largest of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, covers total exhibition area of 80,000 square metres, attracting nearly 1,500 domestic and foreign exhibitors from about 70 countries and regions, according to the Hainan International Economic Development Bureau.

According to the Hainan International Economic Development Bureau in a statement, CICPE is jointly organised by the Ministry of Commerce and the Hainan Provincial Government.

The Faberge egg, or Centenary Egg, handcrafted in 18K gold, weighing up to 10 kilograms; a 57-edge black diamond with a value of 250 million yuan; and, luxurious Lamborghini with the world's limited edition of two units at tens of millions of yuan each, have attracted visitors. (100 yuan = RM64.0781)

The gathering of global products of best quality in Haikou has provided trading opportunities both for foreign countries to enter the Chinese market, but also for China and other countries to sell their consumer products worldwide.

Overseas participants hope to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the Expo to further develop their business at the Chinese consumer market.

As the host of CICPE, Hainan is an important stop on the ancient ‘Maritime Silk Road’ and has established close trade relations with the rest of the world.

The island province has been accelerating the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port and international tourism consumption centre, vigorously creating an ideal business environment and attracting more international brands to settle.

-- BERNAMA