Ministry of Commerce: Will actively respond to the demands of trading partners and continuously optimize import facilitation measures.

Cailian Press APP learned that on October 16, the State Council Information Office held a press conference to introduce the preparations for the 9th China International Import Expo. Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong stated that over the past year, we have adhered to a coordinated approach of "policies + activities + platforms," carrying out nearly 100 "Export to China" activities, providing more channels for high-quality products from various countries to enter the Chinese market. According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs, in the first nine months of this year, China's imports reached 16.7 trillion yuan, an increase of 22.3%, the fastest growth rate since 2021. Over the past year, the preparations for the CIIE have been deeply linked with the "Export to China" brand activities, with the following main features: First, jointly enhancing international influence. Second, collaboratively expanding China's large market. Third, jointly releasing the dividends of import policies. Next, we will actively respond to the demands of trading partners, continuously optimize import facilitation measures, and promote China's large market as a large market shared by the world.