W. China more popular among investors

China's western region has attracted greater investment from home and abroad, as it intensifies efforts to boost high-quality development and high-standard opening-up.

The ongoing Sixth Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT), which began in Chongqing on Thursday, has witnessed the signing of 196 projects — including 124 manufacturing projects totaling 198.85 billion yuan ($27.45 billion) and 58 modern service industry ones totaling 88.42 billion yuan.

The fair — themed "New Western China, New Manufacturing, New Services" — aims to enhance cooperation and opening-up efforts in western China. It highlights modern productive services this year. Belarus is the guest country of honor, and Sichuan is the guest province. The event will run until Sunday.