According to a December report by the People"s Daily, China remains the world"s second-largest consumer market, the largest online retail market, and the largest trader of goods globally. Its import market offers substantial opportunities that are expanding rapidly. While some Western economies turn to protectionist measures, adding uncertainty to global trade, China"s import market continues to broaden and evolve. The country is steadily stepping up efforts to open its markets, increase imports, and share the opportunities of its vast consumer base with the rest of the world.

　　Considerable efforts are under way to expand China"s import market. Beyond the "Export to China" series, import expos offer another illustration. In November 2025, the 8th China International Import Expo was held in Shanghai. More than 4,100 overseas companies participated, setting a new record in scale. The event highlighted the vitality and dynamism of China"s enormous market and demonstrated how China continues to share development opportunities with the world. According to official data, multiple indicators, including transaction volume and visitor attendance, hit record highs.

　　China"s consumer market is expanding at a fast pace. Shoppers are placing greater emphasis on experiential and emotional consumption, showing increasing receptiveness to digital business models, and sustaining strong demand for higher-quality goods and services. These evolving consumption patterns are continuously creating opportunities for imports. China"s ongoing high-level opening-up and further steps toward trade liberalization both reflect and support this trend.

　　In March, the Hangzhou stage of the "Export to China" series was held in the Chinese city known for its highly developed e-commerce sector.