Intl fair concludes with about $78.6b agreed investment

The 2019 China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) concluded on Sept 11 with a total agreed investment of 559.1 billion yuan (about $78.6 billion).

A total of 2,100 cooperation agreements have been signed at this year's CIFIT held in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province.

The four-day event has attracted more than 100,000 merchants with 1,008 business groups from over 130 countries and regions seeking cooperation and investment opportunities in the coastal city.

Covering a total exhibition area of 130,000 square meters, this year's fair is consisted of three pavilions featuring investment, industry promotion and Silk Road trade.

CIFIT takes place every September in Xiamen aiming at promoting bilateral and multilateral economic and trade exchanges and partnerships.