Philippines joins CIFIT 2021 as Guest Country of Honor for second straight year


The Philippines will once again join the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) 2021 as Guest Country of Honor from 8 – 11 September 2021 in Xiamen, China.

“For the second year in a row, the Philippines is once again given the distinct recognition as CIFIT’s Guest Country of Honor in 2021 to showcase the best of our country as a leading investment destination,” Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said in a video message. “This recognition is not surprising, given that the Philippines and China share a long and rich history steeped in both culture and trade.”

CIFIT is China’s only international investment promotion event aimed at facilitating bilateral investment and the largest global investment approved by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. With the theme “Introducing FDI” and “Going Global,” CIFIT 2021 focuses on domestic and international opportunities for trade and investment promotion and cooperation.

In 2020, the Philippines organized a national pavilion to showcase the investment and trade opportunities in the Philippines. With the theme “Partner Philippines”, the Pavilion highlighted the inherent capability of the Philippines to adapt to the rapid changes in the global business landscape and emphasized the advantages of partnering with Filipino businesses across all sectors.

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