More than 10,000 representatives from 59 countries, regions and associations attended a conference marking the 70th anniversary of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) online and offline on Wednesday. Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated the the CCPIT via video, and Vice Premier Hu Chunhua attended the conference in person. Many international leaders and experts have expressed their concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on global trade. But they've also voiced confidence in working together for global economic recovery.