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APEC businesses showcase cross-border trade links at China import expo
At the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, companies from Asia-Pacific economies showed how their businesses rely on cross-border links.
Micron said its chip production involves several stages, with its Xi’an plant handling packaging and testing.
The company has production and operations facilities in several APEC economies, and plans to invest about $24 billion in a new Singapore wafer-making project over 10 years.
MUJI displayed clothing made with hemp from Heilongjiang and plant-based dyes from other parts of China, showing how local materials feed into product development.
New Zealand dairy company Fonterra uses six application centres in China to develop foods suited to local tastes.
A Papua New Guinea business described a supply chain in which local farmers provide ingredients, Singapore handles logistics, Australia provides testing and storage, and China develops and processes products for export.
The expo highlighted how regional resources, manufacturing and markets work together, while giving businesses a place to meet suppliers and customers.
Businesses from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies showcased cross-border production and trade links at the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
Examples included Micron’s production operations across economies and a Papua New Guinea company’s regional supply chain for products sold in the United States and South Korea.
Companies also described how Chinese resources, manufacturing and consumer demand support product development.
The expo featured expanded participation by businesses from several APEC economies.
- Who
- Businesses from APEC economies, including Micron, MUJI, Fonterra and companies from Papua New Guinea.
- What
- They showcased products and cross-border links in manufacturing, research, logistics and trade at the China International Import Expo.
- When
- The ninth expo was taking place in November 2026; the article was published on November 10.
- Where
- The National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China.
- Why
- To present their products and business links, and to show how regional resources, production and markets connect.
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Micron started an advanced wafer manufacturing project in Singapore, with plans to invest about US$24 billion over 10 years.
Micron displayed a wafer at the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
The ninth China International Import Expo featured exhibition areas from major APEC economies, including China, the United States and Russia.
- Expo
- Ninth China International Import Expo
- Location
- National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai
- Micron Singapore project
- About US$24 billion planned investment over 10 years
- Micron Xi'an facility
- Handles key packaging and testing stages
- Fonterra in China
- 6 application centers
- US business exhibition area
- More than 50,000 square meters
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What people are saying
The import expo can help companies connect at lower cost with quality farmers, modern industries and broader markets.
Rich regional resources, mature manufacturing capabilities, and continuously innovative retail and marketing approaches provide conditions for MUJI to improve the entire process from development and production to communication with consumers.
Asia-Pacific cooperation is related not only to Fonterra's business development, but is also important to New Zealand.