West Special: Western fair set to showcase region's development

The 10th Western China International Economy and Trade Fair opens today in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province. Running until next Tuesday, this annual economic event is now seen as a key platform for diplomatic exchange, investment promotion, trade expansion and regional cooperation, according to its organizers.

This State-level premium event is set to attract many leading figures from the business world, as well as influential figures from both the academic and political circles.

The number of delegates from around the world, is estimated at more than 50,000.