摘要
Since its inception in 2018,the China International Import Expo(CIIE)has be-come a major platform for international trade,investment promotion,cultural exchange and cooperation.Despite the mounting uncertainty in the world econ-omy caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic,the CIIE drew a large number of businesses from around the globe.The exhibition area expanded by nearly 30,000 square meters and intended deals worth$72.62 billion were signed,an increase of 2.1 percent year on year.All this show-cased the international community's trust and confi dence in China.