Expo a fitting reply to China baiters, and a means to boost common development

The 7th China International Import Expo being held in Shanghai from Tuesday to Sunday is one of the endeavors of the world's second-largest economy to advance high-standard opening-up and share the dividends of its superlarge market with the world.

Compared with seven years ago when the first CIIE was held as China's response to the rising protectionism and unilateralism in the world, the global economy today faces monumental challenges due to the major shocks, such as the conflicts in Eurasia and the Middle East, the world has had to endure.

The charm and attraction of the Chinese market, reflected in the wide appeal of the CIIE, which this year has drawn about 3,500 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions, demonstrate that in a world of uncertainties, China remains committed to providing certainties and helping the global economy recover by advancing high-standard opening-up, and working with like-minded countries to boost common development.