The Second China International Supply Chain Expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, will be held in Beijing from [specific dates], with the theme "Linking the World, Creating the Future." What new highlights can be expected from this year's Chain Expo compared to the first one? How will the Chain Expo contribute to maintaining the stability and smooth flow of the global industrial and supply chains? The State Council Information Office held a press conference on [specific date] to introduce the relevant details.

Point One: Show the Chain, Show the Ecosystem, Show the Scenario "Chain-Based" Thinking is More Prominent

Zhang Shaogang, Vice President of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, introduced that in terms of booth distribution and exhibition area setup, this year's Chain Expo places greater emphasis on the "chain" concept, showcasing key segments of each chain from upstream to downstream, and promoting the clustering of large and small enterprises into chains and complementing each other's strengths. "We have infused the 'chain' flavor throughout every stage of the preparation for the Chain Expo, helping each exhibitor fully understand the concept of the Chain Expo, which is not about showcasing products for sale, but about displaying chains, ecosystems, and scenarios; the Chain Expo does not focus solely on short-term transactions but rather on long-term cooperation and common development among upstream and downstream enterprises in the supply chain; exhibitors are not competing to 'wrestle' for clients, but rather 'hand in hand' to find partners," Zhang Shaogang said.

How will the Chain Expo promote long-term cooperation and common development among upstream, midstream, and downstream enterprises in the supply chain? Yu Yi, Director of the Office of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, introduced that, as of now, the exhibition has accurately matched multiple demand information for over a hundred participating enterprises and a large number of registered professional visitors. Even before the exhibition period, many Chinese and foreign enterprises have found new partners. At the Second Chain Expo, it is expected that multiple domestic and international visiting groups and professional visitor groups will attend. "We will provide point-to-point personalized services based on the actual needs of groups from different countries, regions, and industries, designing exhibition visit routes and organizing flexible and diverse negotiation activities accordingly; at the same time, we will assist foreign professional visitors in visiting local enterprises and conducting inspections, comprehensively promoting enterprise exchange and connection," Yu Yi said.

Highlight 2: Number of Exhibiting Companies Increased by Approximately %, New Advanced Manufacturing Chain Exhibition Area Added

As reported, as of now, over Chinese and foreign enterprises have confirmed their participation in the second Chain Expo, with the number of exhibitors increasing by approximately % compared to the first edition. The proportion of overseas exhibitors has risen from % in the first edition to % in this edition. Nearly countries are represented, with European and American exhibitors accounting for % of the overseas exhibitors. "Compared to the first edition, the number of Fortune Global , China Top , and China Top Private enterprises has increased by %, %, and %, respectively. It is expected that political, business, and academic figures from more than countries and international organizations will attend." Zhang Shaogang said.

On the basis of the Clean Energy Chain, Smart Vehicle Chain, Digital Technology Chain, Healthy Lifestyle Chain, Green Agriculture Chain, and Supply Chain Services exhibition areas at the first Chain Expo, the second Chain Expo will introduce a new Advanced Manufacturing Chain exhibition area. "The Advanced Manufacturing Chain exhibition area will showcase the entire industrial chain from front-end design to terminal product application in the global advanced manufacturing sector, covering aspects such as R&D design, new material application, key components and processing, as well as intelligent manufacturing and high-end equipment," said Yu Jianlong, Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Focusing on technology empowerment, intelligent development, and forward-looking planning, many leading domestic and international companies in the field of intelligent manufacturing and advanced equipment will exhibit in this area.

Point Three: A Report and Two Indices, "Chainbo Wisdom" is Worth Anticipating

Zhang Shaogang introduced that the opening ceremony of the Second Chain Expo will be held on the morning of a certain month, with speeches to be delivered by Chinese and foreign political leaders, heads of international organizations, and CEOs of major multinational corporations, further consolidating consensus and jointly planning development. The opening ceremony will also release the "Beijing Initiative on Global Industrial and Supply Chain Stability and Smoothness." "During the Chain Expo, we will also organize themed events for each chain and exhibition area, inviting heavyweight guests from Chinese and foreign political, business, and academic circles to engage in in-depth exchanges and discussions. Additionally, various events will be held during the exhibition period, totaling over a hundred." Zhang Shaogang said.

Releasing the "One Report and Two Indexes" is also a major highlight of this year's Chain Expo. "We will release the flagship report of the Chain Expo, the 'Global Supply Chain Promotion Report,' which, combined with the new trends in global supply chain development, will map out the global supply chain diagrams for key industries such as humanoid robots, smart cars, and integrated circuits. For the first time, we will also release the 'Global Supply Chain Promotion Index' and the 'Global Supply Chain Connectivity Index,' helping governments and businesses around the world more accurately grasp the trends and major risks in global supply chain development through quantitative analysis methods," said Yu Jianlong.

Point Four: Joint Booths, Joint Initiatives Expressing the Common Desire for Collaborative Cooperation

"The joint exhibition booths of Chinese and foreign enterprises are a major feature of the second Chain Expo." Zhang Shaogang said, for example, Rio Tinto, Bosch, Baowu, and Xiaopeng showcased their presence in the intelligent automotive chain, while New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra, along with its Chinese supply chain partners, participated in the green agricultural chain, jointly telling the wonderful stories of Chinese and foreign supply chain cooperation.

It is reported that Hungary will participate in the second Chain Expo as the guest of honor this year. The Hungarian Pavilion, themed "Technology Link," will showcase Hungary's advantageous industries, distinctive resources, cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, and national brand image. As the guest province of this year's Chain Expo, Hubei will bring over a hundred representative enterprises and numerous exhibits, with multiple economic and trade activities to be held in cities and prefectures such as Wuhan and Yichang. "Hungary and Hubei Province will also jointly host themed events, making 'Guest of Honor Meets Guest Province' a major highlight," said Yu Jianlong.

In addition, leading companies from various chains and exhibition areas of the second Chain Expo will take the lead in launching joint initiatives. For example, Cargill from the United States and domestic leading enterprises will join forces to launch a joint initiative on climate change response, while SAP from Germany and China Unicom will jointly initiate an initiative to strengthen international cooperation in the digital economy. "The '链' in Chain Expo carries the meanings of 'chain' and 'linkage'," Yu Yi said. The theme of Chain Expo, "Linking the World, Creating the Future," reflects the original intention of the exhibition, which is to connect the global economy, maximize the benefits of the world economy, and ensure that the fruits of development are more widely and fairly shared by every country, every enterprise, and every individual.