Already prize for Antwerp at Chinese import fair

In Shanghai this morning – local time in the evening – Deputy Prime Minister Kris Peeters (CD&V) at the opening of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) stressed the importance of free trade for wealth creation worldwide. 130 countries participate in this economic conference. Bilateral trade between China and Belgium amounted to €22.8 billion last year, with exports of €8 billion. “Belgium should be able to achieve a more balanced trade relationship with China,” Minister Peeters clarified the purpose of the mission. “Our countries, cities and ports benefit from improved relations with China. Participating in this fair will help our companies to further open up the Chinese market. In addition, we are pushing for the right Chinese investments in Belgium, including in e-commerce.”