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Monday, November 13 2023 - 18:14
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The 5th China-Korea Trade and Investment Expo Opens in Yancheng, Jiangsu
YANCHENG, China, Nov. 13, 2023 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

From November 3rd to 7th, the 5th China-Korea Trade and Investment Expo & 
Jiangsu-Korea Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Meeting, took place at 
Yancheng International Convention and Exhibition Center in Yancheng Economic 
and Technological Development Zone. Under the theme "Open Up and Cooperate In A 
Green Way, Share Future With Science And Technology Innovation", the event 
brought together nearly 400 distinguished guests, experts, scholars, and 
business leaders, all converging at the Sino-Korean (Yancheng) Industrial Park. 
Their focus was on propelling collaborative efforts between Yancheng and South 
Korea in key industries and sectors.

During the Expo, over 200,000 participants engaged in various activities and 
exchanges. The event featured 292 exhibiting companies showcasing over 1,600 
products. These offerings drew the attention of 210 purchasing agents, 
resulting in trade agreements exceeding 20 billion yuan. Throughout the event, 
36 major projects were signed, with a combined planned investment of 120.4 
billion yuan, including five projects each exceeding 10 billion yuan and 17 
foreign-funded projects. The occasion also saw the Yancheng Municipal 
Government signing a cooperation agreement.

The expo has been successfully held for five consecutive sessions, establishing 
itself as a pivotal international platform for Sino-Korean cooperation. 
Yancheng, recognized for its robust collaboration with South Korea, houses more 
than 800 Korean companies spanning various industries, with Korean investments 
in Yancheng exceeding 13 billion dollars. In the first three quarters of this 
year, Yancheng witnessed a remarkable 43% year-on-year growth in its trade with 
South Korea.

The expo featured seven parallel forums. These forums brought together leading 
talents, experts, scholars, and representatives of industry leaders who engaged 
in candid discussions about the status, opportunities, challenges, and future 
trends within their respective sectors. During the 5th Belt and Road Business 
Association Roundtable Meeting, 10 projects were signed, infusing vibrancy and 
vitality into the construction of an "important gateway" and "strategic pivot" 
for China's eastern coastal region.

Furthermore, the China-Korea (Yancheng) Entrepreneurs Exchange Meeting and the 
2023 Annual Year-End Meeting of the East China Korean Business Association, and 
the Yancheng-Korean Sister City Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange have 
further enhanced exchanges and mutual learning between local governments and 
various sectors of Yancheng and South Korea.

Source: Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone

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