The China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT,

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Location

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is held annually on September 8–11 in the southern coastal city of

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on mainland China.

Major Events

Major Events of the 16th CIFIT (2012) September 6: Press Conference September 7: Welcoming Banquet & Welcoming Cocktail Party September 8:International Investment Forum (By Invitation) September 7–11: Series of Forums and Seminars September 7–11: Matchmaking Symposia on Investment Projects 09:08-9:45 September 8: Opening Ceremony (By Invitation) September 8–11: Exhibition

Themes

"Introducing FDI": Showcase China's investment environment, image, policies and business opportunities to promote foreign investment in China. "Going Global": Showcase investment environment, image, policies and business opportunities of all over the world, guide Chinese enterprises to invest overseas in a positive manner.

History of CIFIT

CIFIT started out as the

Fair for International Investment & Trade (FFIIT). It was held for the ten years between 1987 and 1996. Then came the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (Moftec) of the People's Republic of China who saw the opportunity to expand this trade show to include marketing the rest of China for foreign direct investment. Consequently, the FFIIT was promoted officially to CIFIT in January 1997.

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