China hails Belarus’ presence at CIIE as example of all-weather partnership

The opening ceremony of the National Pavilion of the Republic of Belarus took place at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), which is taking place in Shanghai from 5 to 10 November, BelTA learned from Belinterexpo.

The ceremony was attended by Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lukashevich, along with honored guests and representatives of the Chinese business community.

Wang Kaixuan, representing the leadership of the Department of Eurasian Affairs of China’s Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom), delivered a welcoming address on behalf of the Chinese side. He emphasized that Belarus’ participation in the China International Import Expo was a significant event and an example of the all-weather strategic cooperation between the two nations.

Organized by Belinterexpo of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Belarusian exposition features 53 domestic enterprises from the food and industrial sectors, alongside organizations and institutions specializing in science and technology, tourism, and education.

This year’s central theme is Belarus’ Technological Advances building on the Years of Industrial Cooperation (2026-2027) declared by Belarus and China.

The main venue for presentation events is the country pavilion, which hosts a business program showcasing Belarus’ economic, investment, tourism and cultural potential.

Throughout the expo, the National Pavilion will host masterclasses on painting Belarusian patterns on fabric, crafting bracelets and decorative items, as well as interactive sessions on writing and pronouncing Belarusian words.

“Every year, we complement and update the conceptual elements of our stands, enrich our business and socio-cultural programs, and organize joint events on the exhibition floor together with our Chinese partners, while showcasing new products and innovative technological solutions,” Irina Ivanova, Director of the Belinterexpo exhibition enterprise of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, noted.

Visitors to the Belarusian pavilion can enjoy performances by the Kupalinka folklore group, a recipient of the Honored Collective of the Republic of Belarus title. Famous worldwide, the ensemble boasts numerous international awards and prestigious prizes.

The CIIE 2026 also features a VR experience with interactive movies, offering an immersive journey into the pristine nature of the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park.

The organizers have put a special focus on presenting and tasting national cuisine. Following a wonderful tradition, the Belarusian culinary display features Anton Kalenik – the brand ambassador of Belarusian exhibits in China and a chef ranked among the top 200 globally.

The concept behind the Belarusian display is further expanded in the Food and Agricultural Products pavilion.

Scientific and technological progress stimulates transformation and innovation in the food industry. Concurrently, consumer demand for healthy, nutritious, safe, and personalized food products is growing. Against the backdrop of these global trends, Belarusian products enjoy high popularity thanks to their natural ingredients, quality, and manufacturing technologies.

Product innovations and unique assortments are offered by well-known organizations of the Belarusian state concern of food industry Belgospischeprom, regional companies, and industry flagships – manufacturers of meat, dairy, alcoholic beverages, dessert drinks, confectionery, as well as baby and specialized food.

The High-End Equipment and Information Technology pavilion features a joint exposition of scientific, technological, and educational institutions, represented by the State Committee on Science and Technology, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Education Ministry of Belarus.

The stands in the pavilion showcase fields representing the latest achievements in digital industrial automation, low-carbon energy and environmental technologies, integrated circuits, and artificial intelligence.

By combining advanced equipment and innovative technologies, this exhibition zone reflects industry trends and helps attract sector leaders to processes of cooperation and scientific-technological partnership within the framework of joint projects and attracting investments into integrated solutions.

The pavilion floor features enterprises under the Belarusian Industry Ministry, as well as the Belarusian concern for oil and chemistry Belneftekhim and Belarusian timber, woodworking, pulp and paper industry concern Bellesbumprom.

Within the framework of the Belarusian exposition, the capabilities and potential of the China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone, the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange, and the Belarusian National Biotechnology Corporation are on display.

Specially for the exhibition, scale models of the participating companies are on display to provide an interactive insight into the actual production of high-tech enterprises. In particular, visitors can view models of the BELGEE plant, the CITIC Construction company building, the Sinomach Torch building, as well as a scale model of the international-standard swimming pool based at the National Center for Olympic Training in Water Sports.

The program of scheduled events includes thematic meetings and roundtables featuring representatives of Belarusian business and the Chinese business community.