Gansu holds the China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair

Handcrafts made in Qingyang city are on display at the 21st Gansu International Convention and Exhibition Center. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]

The 21st China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair – also known as Lanzhou Fair — was held in Lanzhou, capital of Gansu province, from July 6-11. The fair, which was held at the International Convention and Exhibition Center, is one of the most important fairs in West China.

One of this year's features at the fair was the promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative. As a result, a number of cooperation deals are expected be achieved between by Gansu and different countries and regions.

The event has garnered worldwide attention, with more than 130 enterprises from 46 countries and regions choosing to display their products at the fair. Representatives from 8 provinces and municipalities in China and 14 cities in Gansu also seek investment opportunities at the fair.

After initially gaining approval from the State Council, the event receives supports from the Gansu Provincial Government and Commerce Ministry of China.

Edited by Jacob Hooson