One year out, international import expo on track, minister says

The first China International Import Expo will further deepen the country's opening up and promote economic globalization, Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan said on Sunday.

Speaking at the one-year countdown ceremony for the expo, Zhong said it is a key move for China to open its economy and will further expand the country's growth as a trading power.

"The expo will promote the open world economy and contribute to building a community with a shared future," Zhong added.