According to CCTV News, the first event of "Sharing the Large Market, Exporting from China" in 2026 was held in Beijing on February 4th. Reporters learned from the event that in 2026, the Ministry of Commerce will also organize over a hundred series of activities to support the entry of more high-quality goods and services from around the world into China.

Reporters learned from the Ministry of Commerce that China has become the world's second largest consumer market and import market. In 2026, the Ministry of Commerce will strengthen the linkage between domestic and overseas activities, organize Chinese enterprises to go global and invite enterprises from various countries to come in, and organize import promotion activities both domestically and overseas through multiple channels and in various forms.

Wang Zhihua, Director of the Department of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce: We will strengthen the coordination and linkage between "exporting to China" and "buying in China". By combining premium consumption month, international consumption season and other promotional activities, we aim to attract more imported high-quality products and services to enter and sell well. At the same time, we will also strengthen the vertical and horizontal linkage of diverse entities, enhance the interconnection between online and offline, and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of imports.

The "Sharing the Big Market · Exporting to China" 2026 series of activities is launched: releasing signals to expand imports, representatives from multiple countries jointly draw new opportunities

The launch of the "Sharing the Big Market · Exporting to China" series of activities in 2026 has sent a signal to the world that China is expanding its imports. Envoys and industry representatives in China at the event expressed their expectations for the Chinese market.

By signing the Memorandum of Understanding on "Sharing the Big Market and Exporting to China" cooperation, the UK became the first country to sign the memorandum with China. Both sides will establish a "export to China" cooperation mechanism to jointly explore the potential of high-quality goods and services exported by the UK to China.

British Ambassador to China Wei Lei: We are pleased to be the first country to sign a memorandum of understanding with China. In addition to goods, there is also great potential in the service sector, which is a strength of the UK.

The signal of China's expanding imports has attracted the attention of the business community worldwide. At the event, representatives from multiple countries stated in interviews with reporters that China is accelerating its transition from a "manufacturing giant" to a "consumer giant".

Ouyang Liwen, Chief Representative of the Beijing Representative Office of the German Chamber of Commerce: Today's event also conveys confidence and a firm commitment to bilateral trade relations. The Chinese market is changing rapidly, and consumer preferences are also changing. Therefore, there is a high demand for products specifically designed and manufactured for China, and considering the size of the Chinese market, these are exciting opportunities.

Costan, Secretary General of the Italian Chinese Chamber of Commerce: We see opportunities in fields such as machinery, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, as well as in traditional Italian products such as fashion and design. In the next five years, China will boost consumption, which is an additional opportunity for us.