In brief
The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce praised the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai as a key venue for trade liberalization, citing the venue’s role in opening China’s market to the world. Officials noted that the expo, which featured more than 4,100 international exhibitors from November 5‑10, helps foster resilience amid rising protectionist sentiment. Kin Phea of the International Relations Institute highlighted the event’s "win‑win" nature between global enterprises and Chinese consumers.
On Friday, the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce released a statement praising the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, calling it a critical platform for trade liberalization and global cooperation. The annual event ran from November 5‑10 in east China’s Shanghai and attracted more than 4,100 international exhibitors.
Nam Lynal, an undersecretary of state at the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, attended the expo’s official opening ceremony on Thursday and underscored that the expo would further open the Chinese market to the world.
The release described the CIIE as a venue that “opens China’s market to the world” and emphasizes the importance of opening up despite rising anti‑globalization sentiment worldwide.
Kin Phea, director general of the International Relations Institute of Cambodia at the Royal Academy of Cambodia, characterized the event as a powerful testament to open trade, bridging global enterprises with Chinese consumers for mutual benefit and win‑win cooperation.
“Amidst rising anti‑globalization and global economic uncertainty, China’s continued hosting of the landmark expo underscores its commitment to high‑standard opening‑up, injecting much‑needed stability into global trade,” said Phea. “As a vital bridge for international economic and trade cooperation, the expo transforms market potential into shared progress,” he added. “It demonstrates that true economic resilience is built through collaboration, not isolation.”