Australia is named guest country of honor for the first time; French and Italian regions debut as international guest provinces
PÉKIN, May 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 4e China International Supply Chain Exhibition (CISCE), scheduled to be held in Beijing from June 22 to 26, is expected to reach record levels of international participation and global reach, according to Li Xingqian, vice-president of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
Australia will be the guest country of honor for the first time. The initiative marks Australia’s first official participation in the exhibition at a national level and reflects the growing international profile of the CISCE. Five major international organizations return as partners: UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law), WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), ICC-ITC (International Trade Center) and ICC-ICC (International Chamber of Commerce).
This year, the exhibition will also introduce for the first time an international program of invited provinces. France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and Italy’s Liguria region were named as the first international guest provinces, alongside China’s national guest provinces of Anhui and Hainan.
Anhui will focus on scientific and technical innovation and advanced manufacturing, with particular emphasis on emerging industries, including intelligent and connected electric vehicles, next-generation information technology, artificial intelligence, high-end equipment manufacturing, materials advanced and low altitude aviation. Hainan, as the invited province in the first year of independent customs operations for the Hainan Free Trade Port, will provide an overview of the development of the Free Trade Port. The province will focus on modern service sector supply chains, institutional innovation and international supply chain cooperation opportunities linked to the free trade port.
To date, exhibitors representing 85 countries, regions and international organizations have confirmed their participation. International exhibitors now represent 36.5% of all exhibitors, while Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders represent more than 65% of attendees. More than 150 foreign delegations have confirmed their intention to visit China for meetings and business discussions. The number and profile of participating delegations should be greater than those of the previous edition.
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