CIFIT organizers aim high to facilitate international trade

Organizers of the 2018 China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), which will be held in Xiamen, Fujian province, are hoping that a number of new features marking the 5th anniversary of the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) this year will enable the CIFIT to be a facilitator of international trade in the city. 

Themed on the BRI, the fair, taking place from Sep 8 to 11, will see more than 20 themed events based on the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, highlighting the achievements that Xiamen has made over the past five years.

Meanwhile, participating companies are also being encouraged to take part in the project matchmaking activities, which will be a major part of the fair.

A total of 30,000 matchmaking activities will be arranged in key areas and industries amid efforts to help Chinese companies to increase global trade.

Last year, the fair facilitated the signing of 1,577 investment projects worth 532.7 billion yuan ($76.82 billion) and drew the attendance of more than 100,000 representatives of 4,000 domestic and foreign companies, 700 business groups and 40 multinational corporations from 107 countries and regions.