The 7th CIFIT has attracted a large number of business people from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, who told reporters that the success of the CIFIT will contribute to the mutual understanding between the mainland and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and play a positive role in strengthening the economic bond between the mainland and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

For the past few days, business people from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan have been busy conducting face-to-face talks with representatives from across China on projects.

Li Daren, an accountant from Hong Kong: I think this is a good forum for us to acquire a better understanding of the mainland and for foreign business people to development a better idea of the domestic market. The CIFIT is a good business opportunity.
Li Jinlian, an exhibitor from Macao: The annual CIFIT is a real success. It promotes communication within the business community, and helps us to forge new ties, which are critical in business.

Sheng Daqing, Taiwanese businessman: I think the CIFIT is very important; my products to receive excellent publicity here, and I’m doing good business.

Chen Shangzhi, representative of Jinmen Brewery: We get very good results here; our products are well advertised here and exposed to many prospective customers, which means better prospects for Jinmen Kaoliang Spirit.

(Fujan TV Newscenter 2003-09-10)

Edited by chief editor Li Guixiang.