On November 15th, the 19th China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) opened in Guangzhou for a four-day event, attracting 1,877 exhibitors from China and abroad across 2,791 booths. Among the exhibitors are 60 national-level manufacturing single-item champion enterprises and 431 "little giant" enterprises, highlighting the robust capabilities of Chinese manufacturing. Established in 2004, CISMEF has become a crucial bridge for global SMEs entering China and for Chinese SMEs expanding internationally.

This year's CISMEF features 400 companies from 35 countries, regions, and international organizations, with national pavilions showcasing distinctive local products from sectors including food and beverages, consumer goods, crafts, textiles, cosmetics, fashion, and apparel.

In the Spanish pavilion, companies presented geographic indication (GI) products like ham and wine; the Nepal pavilion exhibited cashmere, singing bowls, thangka paintings, carpets, and white tea; the Sri Lanka pavilion displayed Ceylon tea, jewelry, clothing, and spices, showcasing the charm of the island nation; and the Canadian pavilion featured a range of seafood, ice wine, and wine, along with health products, anti-fatigue massage mats, and bedding for well-being.

To encourage SME involvement in China's high-level opening-up, this CISMEF includes events such as overseas business promotions, the China ASEAN Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Industry Chain Business Matchmaking Conference, and a China-Europe (Ireland) exchange activity, fostering deeper international engagement and promoting comprehensive cooperation among SMEs in sectors like supply and production chains.

Source :Lingnan on the Cloud

第十九届中博会今日开幕，中国制造秀出强劲实力

11月15日，第十九届中国国际中小企业博览会在广州开幕，展会为期4天，吸引了来自境内外1877家企业参展，总展位数达2791个。其中，国家级制造业单项冠军企业60家、专精特新“小巨人”企业431家，彰显中国制造强劲实力。中博会于2004年创办，每年在广州举办，已经成为世界各国中小企业进入中国、中国中小企业走向世界的重要桥梁。

本届中博会还吸引了来自35个国家（地区）和国际组织的400家参展企业，各国展团纷纷带来本土特色产品，行业覆盖食品酒类、消费品、工艺礼品、纺织品、化妆品、时尚服饰等多个领域。

在西班牙展区，当地企业带来了火腿、红酒等地理标志产品；尼泊尔展区展出了羊绒制品、颂钵、唐卡、地毯、白茶等产品；斯里兰卡展区带来了锡兰茶、珠宝、服装和香料等，展现岛国的独特魅力；加拿大展区展示了丰富的海产品、冰酒和葡萄酒，以及保健品、抗疲劳按摩垫和健康床品等。

为推动中小企业参与高水平对外开放合作，本届中博会期间还举办境外商务推介及对接活动、中国-东盟中小企业产业链商务对接会、中国企业出海欧洲（爱尔兰）交流活动等配套活动，助力中小企业进一步深化国际交流，推动各国（地区）中小企业在产业链、供应链等领域开展全方位合作。

文 | 记者 许张超
译 | 邹晓华
审 | 林佳岱