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Thai business leader sees China import expo as route into supply chains
A Thai business leader says the China International Import Expo can open doors for companies seeking to sell in China and work with Chinese businesses.
The chamber’s vice-president, Zhuang Paiji, spoke to reporters in Bangkok.
The expo is a national trade event focused on imports, and he has attended it several times.
Thai small businesses have used the expo to find customers and partners, and some have grown after entering the Chinese market.
The chamber has also helped Thai coffee and tea brands set up model shops there to promote products and test prices and tastes.
The expo can help firms build brands and test business ideas, as well as connect with online and in-store sales channels.
Zhuang hopes this year’s trade talks lead to concrete partnerships, with Thai firms joining Chinese production and supply chains as well as selling goods.
A Thai business leader says the China International Import Expo can help Thai companies enter China’s market and join its industrial and supply chains.
庄派吉, vice-president of the China-Thailand Chamber of Commerce, said the expo offers opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
He said Thai companies have used the event to find customers and partners and test products and business models.
He hopes more trade discussions at this year’s expo will lead to concrete cooperation.
He said Thai companies can sell to Chinese consumers and take part in China’s production and supply systems.
- Who
- 庄派吉, vice-president of the China-Thailand Chamber of Commerce.
- What
- He described the China International Import Expo as a route for Thai companies to enter China’s market and supply chains.
- When
- He gave the interview on November 3. The article was published on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Bangkok, Thailand.
- Why
- He hopes Thai companies can gain long-term opportunities through trade and cooperation with Chinese businesses.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
庄派吉 gave an interview to Xinhua reporters in Bangkok.
The report was datelined from Bangkok.
China News Service published the article.
- Interviewee
- 庄派吉, vice-president of the China-Thailand Chamber of Commerce
- Interview location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Interview date
- November 3
- Publication date
- November 5, 2026
- Expo role
- A platform for Thai companies to find customers and partners and test products and business models
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What people are saying
For Thai companies, the CIIE is a gateway into the Chinese market.
China is not only a huge consumer market, but also a huge production base.