Shanghai is buzzing this week as the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) rolls out its red carpet for global trade! With France leading as a guest of honor, this year’s event (Nov 5-10) showcases everything from artisanal cheeses 🤤 to AI-powered innovations. Here’s the scoop:
From Farm to Phone
Did you know French cheese exports to China skyrocketed 286% in 10 years? 🧀 As the EU’s top agri-supplier to China, France is feeding cravings while tech giants like L’Oréal and Dassault Systèmes partner on sustainability projects. Street interviews revealed shock at France’s #1 rank – \"I guessed Italy!\" laughed one Shanghai resident. 📱
60 Years of Croissants & Collaboration
Marking six decades of Sino-French ties, the expo highlights shared goals: boosting eco-friendly trade and digital innovation. A young entrepreneur told us: \"I’m here to find French partners for our AI farming app.\" 🌾➡️🤖
Why It Matters
With 77 countries participating (including Malaysia and Saudi Arabia), the CIIE isn’t just about deals – it’s shaping tomorrow’s global supply chains. Trade between China and France has grown 5.9% yearly since 2019, proving that camembert and cloud tech make a surprisingly perfect pair. 🚀
