The 4th China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Expo and International Consumer Goods Fair, underway in Ningbo City of east China's Zhejiang Province, is showcasing a diverse array of products from Central and Eastern European Countries, with corporate exhibitors expressing strong desire to tap into the vast Chinese market.
The event, running from Thursday to Sunday, has brought together exhibitors from 435 enterprises in 14 Central and Eastern European countries and nine other countries, including the UK, France, Germany and Italy, showcasing over 8,000 featured products.
The Orca Beat VR Park, the first Hungarian VR theme park in Ningbo which opened last month, has set up an interactive area at the expo, allowing visitors to experience large-space VR technology.
"Our large-space technology calculates your position in real space and matches it within the software," Jiang Zheyuan, a staff member of the company explained.
Jia Bin, head of the VR park's Chinese partner team, sees huge potential for the development of this technology in China, adding that he hopes to integrate the technology with tourism.
"Our large-space technology calculates your position in real space and matches it within the software," Jia said.
At the European premium chocolate booth, a Hungarian chocolatier was seen demonstrating his craft.
"Maybe the cocoa farming can go as well here in China and there is like a really big market," said the exhibitor named Csatai Laszlo.
Skincare and personal care products from Central and Eastern European countries are also proving popular with visitors. Many companies have actively introduced their beauty and skincare lines to Chinese consumers.
"China is a huge market, so it would be a pity to lose such a chance. We are offering the best quality product for the affordable price. That's why we think that the Chinese market [is] the best market to sell our products," said Agata Korzeniewska, an exhibitor.
Exhibitors showcase diverse products at China-CEEC Expo, hoping to tap into Chinese market
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
