Xinhua Agency, Shanghai, November 6Title: In the China Pavilion, witness the "handshake" between China modernization and the world

Xinhua Agency reporters Tang Siqi and Cao Jiayue

The "Struggle" model, the humanoid robot "Tiangong", the 5G smart factory model... In the China Pavilion of the National Comprehensive Exhibition of the 7th China International Import Expo, new exhibits and sets of eye-catching data show the new atmosphere of China-style modernization to guests from all over the world.

Walking into the China Pavilion with the theme of "Promoting China Modernization and Jointly Seeking World Development and Prosperity", from deep-sea, aerospace development to artificial intelligence, from new energy to future networks, many new products that are world debuts, Asia's first exhibitions, and China's first shows are eye-catching. New products, new services, and new technologies from all walks of life are dizzying.

"The China Pavilion opens a window for us to understand the future development trends of China." After stopping in front of the Chang'e-6 probe model for a long time, Ude, head of an innovative research and development institution in Finland, sighed.

In the low-altitude economic electronic interactive sand table, 5G-A technology's advanced communication and sensing capabilities make it possible to efficiently, safely and scale management of low-altitude flights; whenever a humanoid robot grabs a designated item, cheers can always be heard from the scene...

The China Pavilion is both "connected to the antenna" and "grounded." Through zero-distance contact and participation, the audience can feel China's unremitting pursuit of cultivating new momentum and achieving high-quality development by developing new productive forces.

"From small chips to large devices, the scientific and technological achievements displayed here have opened my eyes." Mulek, the head of a medical industry training center in Namibia, participated in the CIIE with a Namibian business delegation for the first time, hoping to bring China's experience back to Namibia and help local development.

The set of data presented in the exhibition is clear: as of October 2023, China has signed 22 free trade agreements with 29 countries and regions; the negative list of foreign investment access in the pilot free trade zone has been reduced from 190 to 27; China has maintained its status as the world's largest country in goods trade for seven consecutive years and is a major trading partner of more than 140 countries and regions...

A Zimbabwean government official told reporters that thanks to the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, more and more China technology is entering Zimbabwe, and more and more Zimbabwean students are coming to China, hoping to explore more opportunities for cooperation with China through this CIIE.

In the sand table of the China-Vietnam Friendship Pass-Friendship Smart Port, small trucks come and go in a hurry, and the busy scene of the port is vividly displayed in front of Chinese and foreign guests. According to on-site staff, the Friendship Smart Port project is based on satellite navigation and 5G technology, and uses smart facilities and equipment to achieve 24-hour uninterrupted intelligent customs clearance of goods, effectively reducing corporate costs and promoting trade exchanges.

By building a cooperation platform and creating development opportunities, China's openness, inclusiveness and responsibility as a major country are fully demonstrated.

This CIIE attracted 3496 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions, including 297 Fortune 500 and industry leading companies, as well as nearly 800 procurement groups from many countries, reaching a new high.

"Two-way interaction between the world and China can be achieved at the CIIE." After visiting the exhibition, Gomez, president of Argentina's Fao41 Seafood Company, said that China's market is huge and full of potential, and he looks forward to bringing more seafood to China.

Walking out of the China Pavilion and looking around, the transparent China Pavilion opens to all directions in an open manner. It is located adjacent to and echoing each other's exhibition halls. The corridor is crowded and lively. The appointment of the Oriental International Import Expo, the world shares opportunities. China's modernization "shakes hands" with the world here, drawing a picture of guests and friends from all over the world coming to a win-win appointment, a development appointment, and a future appointment.