Finland, Saudi Arabia guest countries of honor at 26th China int'l investment, trade fair
Published: August 26, 2026
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Primary Source
Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) — Official document ↗
CPG Analysis
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⚡ Impact at a Glance
Who is affected
Cross-border investment, trade, logistics, maritime economy, supply chain management, and advanced manufacturing
Cities / Agencies
Xiamen, Fujian Province · Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)
What to do now
Monitor only — no action required
Source & verification
gov.cn · AI-assisted summary · generated Aug 26, 2026 · pending human review
What to watch next
MOFCOM: fair follow-up investment promotion policies; Xiamen municipal government: event logistics and participation details; China International Fair for Investment and Trade secretariat: exhibitor and matchmaking announcements
Executive Summary
China's Ministry of Commerce announced that the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade will take place September 8–11 in Xiamen, marking the first time the fair has named two guest countries of honor: Finland and Saudi Arabia. The event aims to promote two-way investment through themed exhibitions and specialized zones, highlighting China's growing role as an investment hub.
Key Points
The 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade will be held September 8–11 in Xiamen, Fujian Province.
For the first time, Finland and Saudi Arabia will serve jointly as guest countries of honor, underscoring the fair's international appeal.
China is Finland's largest trading partner in Asia and fourth largest globally, with bilateral trade exceeding $8 billion last year.
China has been Saudi Arabia's largest trading partner for four consecutive years, with bilateral trade exceeding $100 billion annually.
Delegations from 123 countries and regions have registered, and 60 will set up exhibition pavilions, with strong multinational corporate participation.
The fair will feature three core themes—'Invest in China,' 'China's Outbound Investment,' and 'International Investment'—plus 14 specialized exhibition zones covering new quality productive forces, Silk Road Maritime, and international supply chains.
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