In a recent Xinhua interview, a Turkish business leader said that China contributes to global trade by successfully implementing opening-up policy.

Demir Sarman, head of the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Türkiye, said China has switched from exporting cheap textiles and household consumer goods to providing high-tech products, and has taken a giant step forward.

Sarman believes that the fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is a giant platform, where businesses across the globe meet and create new partnerships.

A total of 70.72 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals were reached for one-year purchases of goods and services at the CIIE last year.

Sarman said that "the importance of the CIIE for the region and the world is indisputable." His federation, the umbrella organization of Türkiye's food and beverage industry, is participating in the CIIE for the first time.

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An intravascular ultrasound system by Boston Scientific displayed at the 2019 China International Import Expo (CIIE) has rolled off the production line at a plant in Shanghai. This is an example of how the import expo could serve as a launchpad for new products to achieve localization and beyond. #GLOBALink

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Green development is not only a promise. At the fourth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, various exhibitors are displaying products using eco-friendly technologies. Follow Xinhua correspondent Wu Yao to have a taste of a greener lifestyle.

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The first "Jinbo" China-Europe freight train has arrived in Shanghai, marking the first time for exhibits for the upcoming China International Import Expo to be sent by freight train to the municipality.

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