CPC Dongguan Committee Policy Research Office (Cross-border Affairs Office) Director Ye Gankui and Deputy Director Chen Wendong visited the Secretariat of CMEE Organizing Committee on the morning of October 13 to exchange notes on the Online Trade Fair 2015 and the CMEE with Executive Secretary-general Chen Zhongqiu and Secretariat Office Deputy Director Fang Shaoming, officials of Dongguan Bureau of Commerce E-commerce Office and GDE officials.
Official sources say that the Cross-border E-commerce O2O Fair 2015 (“O2O Fair” for short), hosted by CPC Dongguan Committee Policy Research Office (Cross-border Affairs Office) and Dongguan Bureau of Commerce and sponsored by Dongguan Cross-border E-Commerce Association, will take place along with the CMEE 2015 from October 29 to 31, 2015 on the 2nd floor in Pavilion 3#, GDE Exhibition Center, Houjie, Dongguan.
The objective of O2O Fair is to involve cross-border e-commerce companies in forging the 21st-century Marine Silk Road, promote the innovative development and integration of cross-border e-commerce with the Silk Road, facilitate economic cooperation among countries and regions along the route, and make Dongguan a more open economy. So far, cross-border e-commerce companies from five regions, e.g. Russia, Singapore, Japan and Southeast Asia, have erected demonstrative platforms at the fair. 180 (foreseeably 200) cross-border e-commerce companies are coordinating cooperation with 250 (foreseeably 300) Dongguan-based manufacturers. Invitations have been sent to the board chairman of Shougang Concord Grand and the general manager of ESG to lecture on cross-border e-commerce and foreign trade. Many cross-border e-commerce platforms, firms and associations are expected to enter into cooperation agreements with the government and enterprises. Furthermore, some exhibitors have begun communicating and coordinating with CMEE exhibitors and purchasers.
Secretary-general Chen Zhongqiu gave high remarks on the O2O Fair, affirming its significant part in cross-border e-commerce reforms. Referring to it as a necessary step for Dongguan to take in face of the international economic status quo, he pledged more Organizing Committee support for the O2O Fair to tally with the developing needs of the enterprises. In view of the fact that the CMEE and the O2O Fair have a lot in common, the authorities have decided to unify their management and pass formalities in order to facilitate coordination and create stimulus effects. Purchasers can visit and make purchases freely in either exposition with the same pass.
The O2O Fair organizer thanked the Secretariat for its support, agreeing to share exhibitor and purchaser information with the latter and mobilizing more purchasers for participation in the fair.
Next, the Organizers of the CMEE and the O2O Fair will further discuss how to share information and resources in a more beneficial way for the construction and development of the 21st-century Marine Silk Road.
The O2O Fair 2015 (for reference)
One Theme: To involve cross-border e-commerce companies in forging the 21st-century Marine Silk Road; to promote the innovative development and integration of cross-border e-commerce with the Silk Road; to facilitate economic cooperation among countries and regions along the route; to make Dongguan a more open economy.
Two Dynamic Powers: Chinese/international cross-border e-commerce companies and Dongguan-based manufacturers.
Three Highlights: To attract cross-border e-commerce companies and purchasers from countries and regions along the “One Belt and One Road”; to build up a cluster of cross-border e-commerce and industry chain resources, including e-commerce companies and related service companies which provide platforms, goods, logistics, warehousing, information and talent; to make matches for cross-border e-commerce companies and resources. Relevant activities include product trading fairs, cross-border e-commerce agreement signing ceremonies and imported goods fairs for distributors.
Four Domains: The first domain is exportation through e-commerce. Dongguan’s distinction from most pilot cities as an export-oriented economy is highlighted. The second domain is importation through e-commerce. Dongguan will explore the development of the import sector and grab opportunities for foodstuff and daily goods. The third domain is industrial towns and parks. The advantage of Songshanhu, Humen and Dalang will be furthered developed to this end. The fourth domain is product trading platforms. Dongguan’s advantage in manufacturing and products will contribute to a booming cross-border e-commerce sector.
Five Accomplishments: Involved countries and regions along the “One Belt and One Road” in cross-border e-commerce; consummated a range of cross-border e-commerce agreements; found a larger market for more Dongguan-origin products; coordinated the CMEE and the O2O Fair to share resources; shaped a new economic trend characterized by cross-border e-commerce and Internet Plus.
