(The 9th China International Import Expo) The Canadian Pavilion, the guest country of honor, at the 9th China International Import Expo opens

China News Service, Shanghai, November 6 (Reporter Zhao Qiang) The Canadian National Pavilion, the guest country of the 9th China International Import Expo (hereinafter referred to as the "CIIE"), held an opening ceremony in Shanghai on the 6th. Canadian International Trade Minister Sidhu said in his speech that China has become an important partner in Canada's strategy to promote trade diversification.

According to reports, Canada served as the guest country at the first CIIE in 2018, and this year is the second time it has appeared as the guest country. Since the ninth CIIE, the scale of Canadian companies' participation in the exhibition has continued to expand, with the number of exhibitors increasing by more than 140% from 2022 to 2025. About 120 Canadian companies are participating in this CIIE.

Sidhu said that from January to August this year, Canada's exports to China have reached 29 billion Canadian dollars, and bilateral economic and trade cooperation continues to show strong momentum of development. He said that both the national pavilion and the booths of Canadian companies throughout the exhibition areas focused on demonstrating Canada's advantages in agricultural food, natural health products, consumer goods, innovative investment, tourism culture and other fields, and brought together Canada's most representative products and innovative achievements.

"This is my first time coming to the CIIE, and I am looking forward to deeply experiencing the vitality and opportunities of this event. I also hope to learn more about how Canada can become China's trustworthy and preferred partner as China's economy continues to develop rapidly." Sidhu said that Canada and China have a long history of exchanges and profound cultural ties.

The Canadian National Pavilion has the theme of "Canada: Natural Partner, Creating a Future Together" and covers an area of ​​252 square meters. At the opening ceremony, Canadian national treasure circus Cirque du Soleil performed live to support the show.

The CIIE also launched an exclusive “privilege package” for the guest country. On the basis of holding theme days and special events, this year's event has specially launched "inside the museum + outside the museum" city linkage, integrating exhibitions, economic and trade negotiations, and local cooperation, so that more CIIE exhibits can be brought to China.