4th China-CEEC Expo to open on May 22

The 4th China-CEEC Expo will be held in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, from May 22 to 25, according to Ren Xianfeng, Deputy Secretary-General of Zhejiang Provincial People's Government at a press conference held on May 21.

Central and Eastern European Countries' Products permanent Pavillion.

The event features a trade exhibition area of 80,000 sq meters, divided into two main zones: the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Exhibition Zone and the Export Consumer Goods Exhibition Zone.

The Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic will be the guest countries of honor at this year's expo, while Heilongjiang province will be the guest province of honor.

A total of 435 enterprises from 23 countries, including 14 CEE nations and nine additional countries such as the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy, will participate in the CEE Exhibition Zone, which spans 20,000 sq meters at the Dongqian Lake International Conference Center.

The Export Consumer Goods Exhibition Zone, located at the Ningbo Eastern New City International Expo Center, covers 60,000sq meters and hosts 1,028 domestic enterprises showcasing products across four categories: premium consumer goods, home furnishings, smart technologies, and green products.

The event expectsmore than 15,000 professional visitors, including over 3,000 international buyers from 72 countries and regions, with anticipated import procurement intentions exceeding 10 billion yuan($1.39 billion) from CEE countries.

The expo will feature a number of business matchmaking events and government exchanges organized under the "11+4+N" format. The "11" refers to 11 major activities, including the Opening Ceremony. The "4" represents four events: the 9th Meeting of the China-CEEC Business Council, the 7th China-CEEC Dialogue on Customs, Inspection and Quarantine Cooperation, the China-CEEC Mayors Forum, and the China-CEEC International Regatta. The "N" refers to over 50 industry-specific and country-specific matchmaking sessions.

Seven officials from six CEE countries have confirmed their attendance. And 117 delegations from numerous Chinese provinces have registered to participate.