4th China-CEEC Expo opens in Ningbo

The 4th China–Central and Eastern European Countries Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair (China-CEEC Expo) opens in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, on May 22, bringing together government leaders, diplomats, and business executives from across Europe and China.

Running through May 25, this year's expo names Slovenia and Slovakia as guests of honor. The event is expected to host more than 400 exhibitors and showcase over 8,000 products from 14 Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries — including Czech beer, Slovenian honey, and Hungarian down goods.

The CEE exhibition zone spans 20,000 square meters and includes a newly launched section, Charming Central and Eastern Europe, highlighting books, art, and tourism experiences that capture the region's cultural appeal.

The event also aims to deepen cooperation through 11 signature activities, four major forums, and more than 50 industry-specific matchmaking sessions. Nine additional countries — such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy — will also exhibit, alongside institutions like the World Bank and companies including Sanofi and Morgan Stanley.

Reflecting the deepening economic ties behind such exchanges, Zhejiang, a major hub for China-CEEC trade, saw robust growth in the first four months, with more than 20,000 foreign trade companies engaged in import and export activities with the CEEC, data from Hangzhou Customs showed.

Reporter Cheng Dengyu, Xu Zhitian

Editor Zhong Xinyi