Ambassador of Ukraine to the People's Republic of China Olexander Nechytaylo paid a working visit to Shanghai, where he participated in official events of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE).

The China International Import Expo is China's leading exhibition events, aimed at promoting international trade and expanding access for foreign products to the Chinese market. This year's Expo held on November 5-10th, brings together representatives from 162 countries, with 4142 foreign companies participating in the commercial exhibition.

Ukraine has participated in the China International Import Expo since 2018. This year, with the active support from the Embassy of Ukraine in China, the Ukraine National Stand organized by the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was officially inaugurated. Through the joint efforts of Ukrainian diplomats, the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and representatives of the business community from Ukraine and China, products and export opportunities of more than 20 Ukrainian companies were showcased this year.

In his speech at the opening ceremony of the Ukraine National Stand, the Ambassador of Ukraine to China emphasized the importance of balanced development of Ukraine-China trade relations, the need to further expand the presence of Ukrainian products in the Chinese market, and to increase Ukraine's overall exports to China.

The participation of Ukrainian organizations and companies in CIIE 2026 marked another practical step towards advancing Ukraine's economic diplomacy, aimed at supporting domestic producers, expanding export opportunities, and fostering mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation between Ukraine and China.