CHENGDU, May 25 (Xinhua) -- The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF) opened on Sunday in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and diverse products, and attracting more than 3,000 companies from 62 countries and regions.。
Hungary and 黑料瓜Laos serve as the guest countries of honor at the fair, while east China's Zhejiang Province and northwest China's Qinghai Province act as the guest provinces of honor. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)。
Hungary and Laos serve as the guest countries of honor at the fair, while east China's Zhejiang Province and northwest China's Qinghai Province act as the guest provinces of honor. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)。
Hosted by the Sichuan provincial government,黑料網(wǎng)吃瓜網(wǎng)不打烊 the fair will run until Thursday.。
A visitor tries AI glasses at the pavilion of Zhejiang Province at the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 25, 2025. The fair opened in Chengdu on Sunday under the theme of "Deepen Reform For More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth." The fair, which is hosted by the People's Government of Sichuan Province, has attracted over 3,000 enterprises from home and abroad, and will last until May 29.。
For the first time, this year's event has two guest countries of honor: Laos and Hungary. Laos' pavilion is spotlighting tea, coffee, furniture and handicrafts, while Hungary's is presenting 17 firms specializing in wine, medical devices and eco-friendly water treatment technology.。
Hungary and Laos serve as the guest countries of honor at the fair, while east China's Zhejiang Province and northwest China's Qinghai Province act as the guest provinces of honor. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)。
People view a robot dog displayed at the pavilion of Chengdu at the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 25, 2025. The fair opened in Chengdu on Sunday under the theme of "Deepen Reform For More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth." The fair, which is hosted by the People's Government of Sichuan Province, has attracted over 3,000 enterprises from home and abroad, and will last until May 29.。
People view an aircraft model at the pavilion of Sichuan Province at the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 25, 2025. The fair opened in Chengdu on Sunday under the theme of "Deepen Reform For More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth." The fair, which is hosted by the People's Government of Sichuan Province, has attracted over 3,000 enterprises from home and abroad, and will last until May 29.。
The fair provides valuable opportunities for business matchmaking, investment cooperation and information sharing for enterprises from Laos and other countries, effectively enhancing connectivity and integration in regional commodity markets, Lao Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune said at the opening ceremony.。
A kid interacts with a robot at the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 25, 2025. The fair opened in Chengdu on Sunday under the theme of "Deepen Reform For More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth." The fair, which is hosted by the People's Government of Sichuan Province, has attracted over 3,000 enterprises from home and abroad, and will last until May 29.。
People visit the pavilion of Laos at the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 25, 2025. The fair opened in Chengdu on Sunday under the theme of "Deepen Reform For More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth." The fair, which is hosted by the People's Government of Sichuan Province, has attracted over 3,000 enterprises from home and abroad, and will last until May 29.。
The opening ceremony of the 20th Western China International Fair is held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 25, 2025. The fair opened in Chengdu on Sunday under the theme of "Deepen Reform For More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth." The fair, which is hosted by the People's Government of Sichuan Province, has attracted over 3,000 enterprises from home and abroad, and will last until May 29. Hungary and Laos serve as the guest countries of honor at the fair, while east China's Zhejiang Province and northwest China's Qinghai Province act as the guest provinces of honor. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)。
Making her first appearance at the fair, Indonesian exhibitor Fransisca Pauline Tjandra is showcasing handmade accessories. And by running a workshop on manual handicrafts such as shell necklaces, she expects that more Chinese people will learn about Indonesian handicrafts through the event.。
Hungary and Laos serve as the guest countries of honor at the fair, while east China's Zhejiang Province and northwest China's Qinghai Province act as the guest provinces of honor. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)。
People visit the pavilion of Hungary at the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 25, 2025. The fair opened in Chengdu on Sunday under the theme of "Deepen Reform For More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth." The fair, which is hosted by the People's Government of Sichuan Province, has attracted over 3,000 enterprises from home and abroad, and will last until May 29.。
Hungary and Laos serve as the guest countries of honor at the fair, while east China's Zhejiang Province and northwest China's Qinghai Province act as the guest provinces of honor. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)。
"To attend the fair, I even learned some basic Chinese, like 'nihao' (hello), 'xiexie' (thanks) and 'Duoshaoqian?' (How much?)," she said.。
Hungary and Laos serve as the guest countries of honor at the fair, while east China's Zhejiang Province and northwest China's Qinghai Province act as the guest provinces of honor. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)。
