China-Eurasia Expo Opens as 700 Million South Korean Shoppers Flock to Chinese Platforms

China-Eurasia Expo Opens as 700 Million South Korean Shoppers Flock to Chinese Platforms

The 9th China-Eurasia Expo kicked off to boost trade across the region, while South Korean brands are rushing to sell to 700 million Chinese consumers through local e-commerce platforms.

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The China-Eurasia Expo, now in its ninth edition, has officially opened with the goal of strengthening economic and trade cooperation between China and Eurasian countries [182229]. Organizers say the event is designed to help businesses connect and create new opportunities for growth across the region [182229].

Meanwhile, South Korean e-commerce companies are aggressively tapping into the Chinese market without building their own local operations. Major South Korean online marketplace 11street recently opened a store on JD Worldwide, JD.com’s cross-border e-commerce platform [178000]. The move allows South Korean brands to reach about 700 million consumers who have made at least one purchase on that platform over the past year [178000]. By using established Chinese platforms, these brands avoid the high costs of setting up local operations while capitalizing on rising demand for Korean products [178000].

In a separate development, Hong Kong’s financial secretary said the city can play a vital role in helping Chinese mainland technology companies expand overseas [178501]. The official highlighted that Hong Kong offers access to international capital markets and professional services, which are crucial for navigating foreign regulations and building brand recognition [178501].

The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is also drawing praise from international firms for fixing broken global supply chains through innovation [182204]. Executives from foreign companies praised the expo for creating new links and reducing delays, with one company leader calling it "a bridge, not just for goods, but for ideas" [182204]. Organizers report record attendance this year, signaling strong demand for smarter supply networks [182204].

Huawei gathered global partners at the HDC 2026 Global Eco Summit in Dongguan to showcase how its technology ecosystem is fueling business expansion across borders [179508]. The event focused on the company’s innovative tools and platforms that help partners grow through shared resources and expertise [179508].

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China-Eurasia Expo Opens, Aiming to Boost Trade Across the Region #182229South Korean brands rush to China: 700 million buyers await #178000Hong Kong Backs Mainland Tech Firms' Global Push: Finance Chief #178501Global Supply Chains Saved? CISCE Innovation Praised by International Firms #182204Huawei Ecosystem Drives Partner Growth at HDC 2026 Summit in China #179508

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