China-Arab States Expo, approved by the State Council of China, is an international expo at the national-level jointly sponsored by Ministry of Commerce of China, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Government of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. China-Arab States Expo integrates high-level dialogue, policy exchange, economic and trade cooperation and other functions as a whole, aiming at carrying forward China-Arab States friendship, deepening cooperation and promoting common development.
In January 2016, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated in his speech at the Arab League headquarters: "China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab States to jointly build the Belt and Road."
Since 2010, Ningxia has successfully held three sessions of China-Arab Economic Trade Cooperation Forum and three sessions of China-Arab States Expo, producing broad and profound impact on the international arena. It has been widely recognized by countries along the “the Belt and Road” including Arab States, attracted 35 Chinese and overseas dignitaries, 414 senior government officials, more than 140 industrial and commercial chambers, 7732 representatives of large and medium-sized enterprises and financial institutions, nearly 60 thousand exhibitors and purchasers from more than 80 countries, regions and international organizations attended. It has made positive contributions on promoting pragmatic cooperation between China and Arab States.
China-Arab States Expo 2019 will be held from September 5 to 8, 2019 in Yinchuan, Ningxia. With the theme of “New Opportunity, New Future”, the upcoming Expo will focus on investment, internet plus, cross-border e-commerce, infrastructure and capacity cooperation, high and new technology and equipment, modern agriculture, international logistics, tourism and other fields, the Expo will launch relevant exhibitions and shows, investment and trade promotion conferences. Promote broad cooperation among countries.