After the opening of the first China International Import Expo after the opening of China, the relevant public opinion controversy was resurrected.The Chinese EU Chamber of Commerce has criticized the Expo to become a "political show", while Shanghai scholars pointed out that the attribute of the Expo as a comprehensive international public exchange platform determines that it cannot be completely de -political.

The 6th Expo was held in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th.Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of Sunday (November 5) and give a keynote speech.This is also the first time that the State Council's premier instead of the State Chairman has delivered a keynote speech since the Expo was held in 2018.

A survey released by the Chinese EU Chamber of Commerce on Friday (November 3) showed that the ratio of European corporate companies participating in the Expo fell from 42 % in 2018 to 32 %.Limited.

Based on this survey for 116 European companies last month, although 59%of the respondents said that they benefited from government agencies, only 24%last year exhibitors reached a transaction through the Expo. The proportionFar less than 50 % in 2018.

Carlo D'Andrea, Vice Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce, bluntly stated at a press conference on Friday that the Expo has changed from a trade exhibition to a "political show of flowers in the fog".In essence, it lacks the practical results required to reshape business confidence. "

In response to the Lianhe Morning Post in response, most member companies reported that the cost of participating in the Expo exceeded 200,000 yuan (about S $ 37,000).10,000 yuan."This is a heavy burden on small and medium -sized enterprises, and it also explains why most of the major companies participating in the Expo again and again are large enterprises."

The Chamber of Commerce recommends "de -political" to focus on how to create business value, including providing more supporting facilities for SMEs, introducing more buyers, simplified registration and administrative processes.

The Financial Times reported the day before the opening of the Expo that American consulting company Gallup will close the business in China, and the company recommends that customers transfer some projects abroad.

Zhang Xiaoyi, an associate researcher at the Economic Institute of Shanghai Social Sciences, responded on Saturday (November 4) that with the normalization and institutionalization of the convenience measures of the Expo, the policy improvement directly felt during the six -day exhibition during the six -day exhibition todayIt may not be as obvious as early.However, the Expo has promoted the central and local governments to continue to introduce the corresponding investment facilitation policies.

Zhang Xiaoyi pointed out in a response to the media that as the attributes of the comprehensive international public exchange platform, the Expo determines that it cannot be completely "de -political."

She said that the Expo is not a simple trading exhibition.Opportunities for high -level equality and free dialogue."In the context of such diverse participants, it is unrealistic or even impossible to put aside values ​​and political stances."

This Expo has attracted more than 3,400 companies in 128 countries and regions to participate in the exhibition.Exhibitors were more than last year, but the number of participating countries has not returned to the level before the crown disease epidemic.

56 companies in Singapore participated in the exhibition

Singapore Industry and Commerce Federation (SBF) led 56 Singaporean companies to participate in the Expo this year, about 40 % of them participated in the exhibition for the first time.

La-Lankeeeeeeeeeee, the chief executive officer of starchless noodles, said in an interview that the company just launched the first product in February this year, hoping to find a partner in China through the Expo in ChinaEssence"The Chinese market is not only huge, but also more and more consumers are pursuing a healthier diet. I believe our products will be recognized."

Lanji also revealed that after deducting various allowances obtained from other Singaporean companies, the booth cost is about S $ 5,000. "For SMEs, this price is reasonable."