IPIM Organises a Delegation of Macao Entrepreneurs to Attend the 4th China International Import Expo in Shanghai

The Macao entrepreneur delegation

The fourth China International Import Expo (4^th CIIE) was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai) from 5 to 10 November. IPIM organised a delegation of nearly 70 representatives of Macao enterprises to leave for Shanghai to participate in the event, to learn about the latest market trends in different regions and look for business partners.

IPIM set up pavilions in the “Food and Agricultural Products” and “Trade in Services” zones, featuring a total of 46 companies with Made-in-Macao products, Macao brands, local agents of PSCs’ food and beverage products, and local firms engaged in Chinese-Portuguese professional services. Nearly one third of the Macao enterprises are participating in the event for the first time.

The “Macao and Lusophone Food and Beverage Pavilion” in the Food and Agricultural Products zone was equipped with multimedia and 3D equipment to display Macao’s efforts in participating in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Co-operation Zone in Hengqin, promote the advantage of Macao as a platform between China and PSCs, and introduce the city’s investment environment and trade in services and MICE industry development. Onsite promotional activities also included consultation services via video calls, food and beverage tasting, business matching sessions, demonstrations of Macao pastry souvenirs are made, and an introduction to the “Economic & Trade Co-operation and Human Resources Portal between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”.

The “Lusophone Professional Services Pavilion” in the Trade in Services zone served to promote PSC-related professional services, including accounting, translation, and MICE event planning services, as well as air purification works for hotels and business establishments.

During the 4^th CIIE, IPIM, the Monetary Authority of Macao, Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai, Macau Association of Banks, Macao Lawyers Association, and China-Portuguese Speaking Countries Investment Management Company Limited jointly organised the “Join Macao, Seize PSCs Opportunities” Investor Presentation Session, which was joined by nearly 120 government officials and entrepreneurs. The “PSCs’ Wine Tasting” was also held on the same day to give further exposure to PSCs’ products.