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The 16th WCIF Makes a Grand Appearance at New York Times Square

CHENGDU, China, Nov. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The grand opening ceremony of the 16th Western China International Fair (WCIF) was transmitted to New York Times Square for the first time, to spread the joy and happiness to the world.

The 16th WCIF is an important event at the beginning year of the Thirteenth Five-Year Plan and the crucial time of promoting the full construction of One Belt One Road and overcoming the difficulties of Western China Development. On November 3, the 16th WCIF was opened in ChengduForeign dignitaries also joined this year's WCIF, including Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for the Economy and Energy of Germany, Sigmar Gabriel, former politicians and foreign ministers, officials of international organizations, embassies and consulates in China, heads of foreign chambers and associations of commerce, as well as representatives from prominent companies and other honorable guests.

9,027 companies from 91 countries and regions, 28 provinces and cities in China participated in this fair and attended related conferences, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps also joined. To implement the state strategy, this year's WCIF there were three exhibition halls, showing the important elements of One Belt One Road. 27 countries along the Belt and Road have already participated the Fair and lifted the development of Western China to a higher level.

Germany was the guest of honor of the 16th WCIF. Sigmar Gabriel, Vice-Chancellor of Germany, led a delegation consisting of 110 politicians and merchants to attend key activities at WCIF. Meanwhile, the "1 + 10" trade and culture exchange activities held by Germany prompted
exchanges between the economic entities in China and Germany.

With an exhibition area of 0.2 million square meters and 13 specialized exhibition halls, the WCIF of this year achieved the highest level of specialization ever. There were 16 national pavilions, the highest number record in the history of WCIF. During this year's WCIF, 10 key events, 37 exhibition supporting activities and 67 special activities provided an open cooperation platforms for 12 provinces (districts or cities) in Western China. On November 6, the second phase of WCIF, which highlighted brand new consumer products and emphasized trade cooperation, was officially opened. Five exhibition halls, including Sichuan Agriculture Expo, One Belt One Road Cooperation Hall, International Fashion Life Hall, Sports Hall and Creative Industry Hall, were opened.

The New York Times Square is praised as "The Crossroads of the World" and "The Heart of America". The appearance that the WCIF made at New York Times Square will undoubtedly provide an opportunity, especially for those who are not able to attend the fair, to better understand WCIF and Sichuan, and arouse their attention to the situation in Western China.

Source: Organizing Committee of Western China International Fair
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