The third edition of the International Exhibition for the Promotion of China’s Supply Chain is taking place from July 16 to 20, 2025, at the Beijing International Exhibition Center, underscoring China’s pivotal role in the global supply chain landscape. Xia Xueying, Vice President of Schneider Electric and Head of Corporate Business and Sustainability in China, emphasised in an exclusive interview that China’s supply chain efficiency remains highly competitive worldwide. She highlighted that China, Schneider Electric’s second-largest market, boasts a robust supply base, innovation capacity, and an open business environment fostered by longstanding government policies promoting openness and global integration. According to Xia, 90% of the raw materials Schneider Electric uses are sourced from China, reflecting the country’s major competitive advantage in manufacturing supply chain efficiency.
This expo builds on the momentum of the second China International Supply Chain Expo, held recently in Beijing, which attracted over 620 enterprises and institutions from 69 countries and regions. The event drew over 37,000 suppliers and concluded with more than 210 trade deals and tentative agreements valued at over 152 billion yuan (approximately $21 billion). The expo’s success enhanced its global brand recognition and generated significant interest from international companies, including major players such as GE HealthCare and SAP, who have already confirmed participation in the upcoming third edition.
The event serves as a key platform for fostering global cooperation on industrial and supply chain issues. It highlights areas such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, smart vehicles, digital technology, health industries, and green agriculture, reflecting China’s commitment to leading supply chain innovation aligned with sustainability goals. This growing international engagement is underscored by increased participation from foreign exhibitors, who comprised 32% of the total attendees at the last expo, up from 26% previously.
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang’s planned attendance at the opening ceremony further signals the strategic importance of the Chinese market to global tech suppliers. Huang, who previously stressed this importance on a visit earlier this year, will also conduct a media briefing, underscoring Nvidia’s continued business collaboration within China’s dynamic supply chain ecosystem.
The developments around the expo coincide with China’s broader commitment to openness amidst ongoing global trade challenges. Premier Li Qiang is set to speak at the opening of the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, which runs concurrently, reaffirming China’s dedication to reform and international commerce. Leaders from multiple countries are expected to participate, reflecting China’s intent to maintain its status as a critical hub in global trade networks despite economic uncertainties.
Together, these events highlight China’s growing role as an essential supply chain pillar, not only for raw materials and manufacturing but increasingly in advanced sectors. The government’s facilitation of a first-class business environment and the thriving international presence at such expos indicate China remains a linchpin in the shifting terrain of global industrial cooperation and supply chain resilience.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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