The third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) concluded in Beijing on Sunday, sealing over 6,000 cooperation agreements and partnership intentions, according to the event’s organizers at the closing press conference.
The five-day expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), attracted 1,200 exhibitors from China and overseas. Total attendance, both online and in person, exceeded 210,000 visitors—an increase of 5% compared to last year’s event.
This year’s expo facilitated 24,000 targeted matchmaking sessions between exhibitors and professional visitors, quadrupling last year’s figures. During the event, 152 new products, technologies, and services were launched, marking a 67% year-on-year increase. Exhibitors also forged business ties with over 42,000 upstream and downstream enterprises.
“We’re not chasing short-term on-site transaction volumes,” said Li Xingqian, vice-chairman of CCPIT. “Our focus is on fostering long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. This year, we revamped our evaluation metrics to better support exhibitors and visitors in finding partners, solutions, and application scenarios.”
The proportion of international exhibitors has steadily increased over the three editions of the CISCE, rising from 26% at the inaugural event to 35% this year. More than 65% of the exhibitors were Global Fortune 500 companies or leading firms in their sectors. The number of participating countries and regions grew from 55 in the first year to 75 this year, with strong representation from companies in the United States, European Union, and Japan.
Li emphasized that the expo serves as a window showcasing China’s comprehensive supply chain capabilities and production strength. “China occupies a vital position in global supply chains. Without linking to China, it’s difficult to link to the world,” he stated.
Looking ahead, 102 companies and institutions have already signed up to exhibit at the fourth edition of the CISCE, a 50% increase from last year’s event. The continued growth underscores the expo’s significance as a platform for international cooperation and innovation in supply chain management.
