2017年CRI Cross-Straits fair sets sail on Maritime Silk Road

 

Many businessmen from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiatives have found the annualCross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade in Fuzhou could help them tap into the Chinese market.[Photo: China Plus]

The annual Cross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade (CFET) is underway in Fuzhou, capital of southeastern China’s Fujian province.

This year’s exhibition opened just on the heel of the Belt and Road Forum¹ for International Cooperation.

As the first major event related to the 21st Century Maritime² Silk Road after the Belt and Road Forum, this year’s CFET attracts more than 2,000 participants from 59 countries and regions of Asia, Africa, Europe, South America and North America, the highest number since its inauguration³.

Of the exhibitors, 380 are from countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road initiative.

Many businessmen from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiatives have found the annualCross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade in Fuzhou could help them tap into the Chinese market.[Photo: China Plus]

As a port city and one of the birthplaces of the Maritime Silk Road, Fuzhou has been involved in the road’s growth.

With a sea area of 11,000 square kilometers and 1,137 kilometers of coastline, the city saw its marine⁴ trade increase greatly at the end of the Tang Dynasty.

In the Ming Dynasty, thanks to its advantages in location, natural condition and maritime personnel, the city was designated as the port for supplies and the starting point for Zheng He’s voyages, a great adventure in the navigational history of the world.

Many businessmen from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiatives have found the annualCross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade in Fuzhou could help them tap into the Chinese market.[Photo: China Plus]

Today, as the gateway⁵ of the Maritime Silk Road, Fuzhou operates marine traffic routes to more than 30 countries and regions.

This year, the organizers take a series of steps to cement their role in the modern move to revive the ancient trade routes.

During the fair, a special ceremony witnessed the signing of agreements between trading associations that focus on the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.

On the first day of the exhibition, Indonesia, a country along the Maritime Silk Road, opened a "national pavilion" to promote its products and scenic⁶ locations.

In his speech to the opening ceremony of the Indonesian Pavilion, Indonesian Ambassador to China, Soegeng Rahardjo,said Fujian province is the most important partner of Indonesia in China with great potential in trade.

Soegeng Rahardjo, Indonesian Ambassador to China at the opening ceremony of the Indonesia Pavilion at the CFET. [Photo: China Plus]

Official figures show the trade between Fuzhou and Indonesia hit 11.12 billion yuan in the first four months of the year, up 44.4 percent year on year.

During this year's CFET, close to 150 agreements are expected to be signed with total investments exceeding 270 billion yuan.

Many overseas participants said they want to use the occasion to further promote their countries and products in China.

Many businessmen from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiatives have found the annualCross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade in Fuzhou could help them tap into the Chinese market.[Photo: China Plus]

Many businessmen from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiatives have found the annualCross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade in Fuzhou could help them tap into the Chinese market.[Photo: China Plus]

Many businessmen from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiatives have found the annualCross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade in Fuzhou could help them tap into the Chinese market.[Photo: China Plus]

Many businessmen from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiatives have found the annualCross-Straits Fair for Economy and Trade in Fuzhou could help them tap into the Chinese market.[Photo: China Plus]

1 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

2 maritime   

adj.海的，海事的，航海的，近海的，沿海的

参考例句：

• Many maritime people are fishermen.许多居于海滨的人是渔夫。
• The temperature change in winter is less in maritime areas.冬季沿海的温差较小。

3 inauguration   

n.开幕、就职典礼

参考例句：

• The inauguration of a President of the United States takes place on January 20.美国总统的就职典礼于一月二十日举行。
• Three celebrated tenors sang at the president's inauguration.3位著名的男高音歌手在总统就职仪式上演唱。

4 marine   

adj.海的；海生的；航海的；海事的；n.水兵

参考例句：

• Marine creatures are those which live in the sea. 海洋生物是生存在海里的生物。
• When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。

5 gateway   

n.大门口，出入口，途径，方法

参考例句：

• Hard work is the gateway to success.努力工作是通往成功之路。
• A man collected tolls at the gateway.一个人在大门口收通行费。

6 scenic   

adj.自然景色的，景色优美的

参考例句：

• The scenic beauty of the place entranced the visitors.这里的美丽风光把游客们迷住了。
• The scenic spot is on northwestern outskirts of Beijing.这个风景区位于北京的西北远郊。