A roadshow for the second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) was held in Paris on June 21, coinciding with the China-France Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum.

Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), and his delegation attended the event.

Ren, along with Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former prime minister of France and chairman of the Prospective and Innovation Foundation, Caroline Penard, general manager of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (CCIFC), Xiao Liang, chairman of the CCIFC, and André Chieng, vice president of the France-China Committee, all delivered keynote speeches.

CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin at the roadshow in Paris, June 21, 2024. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

Ren highlighted the deep integration and complementary strengths between China and France, expressing hope that companies from both nations will leverage their respective advantages, expand potential cooperation, and enlarge the scope of shared interests. He also encouraged greater French participation in the second CISCE to enhance Sino-French supply chain collaboration and stabilize the global supply chain.

Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former prime minister of France, delivers a speech at the roadshow of the 2nd CISCE, in Paris, June 21, 2024. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

Raffarin highlighted the close ties between China and France since they established diplomatic relations 60 years ago. He emphasized the significant investment by French businesses in China and praised the exemplary economic and trade relationship between the two countries. He also stressed the importance of enhancing understanding and mutual trust to boost global economic growth.

General Manager Penard of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China said the CCIFC supports more French participation in the expo to boost cooperation and innovation. At the forum, Chinese and French business leaders shared examples of working together in industry and supply chains. They discussed strengthening cooperation and improving partnerships to keep supply chains stable and efficient.

Roadshow of the 2nd CISCE, in Paris, June 21, 2024. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

China International Exhibition Center Group, the organizer of the second CISCE, signed agreements with several French businesses and organizations at the event. Nearly 300 executives from Chinese and French companies participated.

The second CISCE, scheduled for Nov. 26 to 30, 2024, in Beijing, will feature exhibition areas for advanced manufacturing, intelligent vehicles, green agriculture, clean energy, digital technology, healthy living, and supply chain services. So far, over 400 Chinese and overseas enterprises have signed up to join the event.