A Vietnam-China trade and tourism fair opened in Mong Cai city of Vietnam's northern province of Quang Ninh on Friday, drawing more than 300 Vietnamese and Chinese companies.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Cam Tu addressed the opening ceremony that the trade and tourism fair is an important trade promotion activity, contributing to the development of trade between Vietnam and China.
The fair brings an excellent opportunity for Vietnamese and Chinese companies to meet, share experiences and seek partners, said Tu.
Nhu Thi Hong Lien, vice chairwoman of the Quang Ninh People's Committee said at the opening ceremony that Quang Ninh has increasingly promoted trade and tourism relations with localities of China, especially Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
There will be more than 400 booths at the fair, including more than 100 booths of Chinese companies, said Lien.
Lien said that the fair will display products of many sectors including agricultural produce and processed food, garment and textile, home appliances, industrial machines and equipments, wood and wood products, and construction materials.
Li Daqiu, vice chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regional Committee said Vietnam has become the biggest trade partner of Guangxi.
The trade and tourism fair should become an example for trade cooperation activities between Vietnam and China, said Li. According to figures from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade, bilateral trade between Vietnam and China stood at 20.18 billion U.S. dollars last year. The fair is scheduled to end on Dec. 9.
