Also, China will hold its first International Import Expo in Shanghai next year. The Shanghai government said Thursday the city is building up the infrastructure.

 

ZHOU BO EXECUTIVE VICE MAYOR OF SHANGHAI "Shanghai is currently seizing the opportunity of expanding its Free Trade Port Zone to further consolidate the city's position as China's main import distribution center, allowing goods from all over the world to enter the Chinese market. For the first CIIE, we will integrate our existing trade exhibition, transaction and promotion platforms to build a one-stop import service platform for both online and offline use. We will also expedite the completion of transportation infrastructure in key areas, and better coordinate air, rail and road transportation. In the meantime, we will provide more support in areas such as accommodation, urban exterior, electricity, gas and water supply, and telecommunication."