Hey there! Did you hear about the big event happening in Ningbo, a city in China? It’s called the China-Central and Eastern European Countries Expo, or CEEC Expo for short. And guess what? This year, countries from all over Europe are joining in the fun!
At the Expo, visitors are tasting yummy red wine, trying tasty freeze-dried fruits, and sipping delicious coffee—all the way from Serbia! It’s like taking a trip around Europe without leaving China.
But here’s the cool part: usually, this Expo was for China and 16 countries in Central and Eastern Europe. But now, countries like France, Germany, Italy, and Spain are joining too! They’re bringing their best stuff to show and share.
Imagine walking through pavilions (that’s a fancy word for big booths) filled with awesome things from places like Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland. You might see beautiful handmade crafts, cool technology, or even meet people who make robots!
Why is this happening? Well, China and Europe want to be better friends. By sharing products, ideas, and culture, they can learn a lot from each other. It’s like making new friends at school—you get to know about their favorite games and hobbies!
The Expo is also helping businesses. Companies from Europe are excited to meet Chinese shoppers. They want to sell their products and maybe even start working together on new projects.
To make it even more exciting, the Expo organizers gave out discount vouchers worth 1.5 million yuan! That’s about $200,000. It means people can buy things at lower prices, and European brands can see what Chinese people like.
This big event shows that China wants to be friends with all of Europe, not just a few countries. By working together, they hope to make the future brighter for everyone.
So, whether it’s through tasty food, cool gadgets, or fun cultural exchanges, the CEEC Expo is bringing China and Europe closer together. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll get to visit and see it all for yourself!
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From "16+1" to all Europe: 2025 CEEC Expo bridges continental ties
cgtn.com
