Buyers choose products at the third RCEP (Shandong) lmport Expo on Aug 17 at Linyi International Expo Center. [Photo by Liu Chuan/chinadaily.com.cn]

Over 10,000 products from 56 countries are displayed at a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) import expo in Linyi, which is often dubbed the "Logistics Capital of China".

The third RCEP (Shandong) lmport Expo, which runs from Aug 18 to 20, is co-sponsored by the Linyi municipal government, the Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce and the Foreign Affairs Office of Shandong Provincial People's Government and aims to provide a platform for exchanges and cooperation between RCEP member countries and Shandong province. 

Visitors check products at the Afghan exhibition booth on Aug 18. [Photo by Liu Chuan/chinadaily.com.cn]

The expo has 1,210 booths and has attracted 536 enterprises from home and abroad, including RCEP member countries. A wide range of products are on display covering imported wine, cosmetics, daily necessities, smart home appliances, high-tech electronic products, and high-end brand cars.

"This is a really interesting event. It's really a good opportunity to showcase products and also cultural items of my country to people here who are not only from Linyi, but also from other parts of China," said Alexander, an exhibitor from Iran. "There are also visitors from abroad, so I can show and introduce my country's products and culture to them," he added.

Visitors at the Australian exhibition booth. [Photo by Liu Chuan/chinadaily.com.cn]

"I saw a lot of products here from different countries, with different varieties, and I think it is a huge opportunity for people like me who want to start a business in China and we can buy products from the exhibitors directly," said Aqib Javed, a purchaser from Pakistan.

A series of supporting activities are also held during the event, including a local delicacy promotion activity, a cultural and tourism promotion event, and an imported goods shopping festival.

A livestream show is held at the expo on Aug 18. [Photo by Liu Chuan/chinadaily.com.cn]