The 7th WCIFIT| Global Treasures, Urban Delights, Chongqing Favorites... Grab Bargains at WCIFIT!

On May 23, the 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT) opened to the public, featuring a treasure trove of products. Enjoy one-stop"shopping, dining, entertainment, and bargains"-come grab your deals!

According to the journalists, this year's WCIFIT takes "Global Purchasing Matchmaking Conference" as its core driver, synergizing with "WCIFIT New Product Debuts" and "WCIFIT Premium Selection" to create an O2O (online-to-offline) consumption ecosystem.

Visitors can experience cutting-edge tech products on-site or "cloud shop" global treasures via livestreams. Citizens can immerse in high-quality, diversified consumption scenarios, from exhibition to application, from products to services.

This WCIFIT edition collaborates with premium brands to offer exclusive benefits: Liangjiang New Area partnered with Vipshop for RMB230,000 in "apparel vouchers" and with Gaode Map for RMB800,000 "Liangjiang travel coupons" alongside CHAGEE's 15% site-wide discount, Ganso's 10% off dragon boat Zongzi, and T3 Go packages. All citizens and friends are sincerely invited to visit the exhibition in Liangjiang New Area.

On May 23, the WCIFIT buzzed with visitors. For example, the "WCIFIT Premium Selection Experience Center" showcases global specialties from Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East-resembling an international "grand bazaar" that draws crowds to check in for experiences, engage in live interactions, and claim multiple citizen benefits.

Exquisite handmade carpets at the Afghanistan booth lured numerous shoppers to stop and admire. The foreign head of the booth introduced in fluent Chinese: "These handwoven carpets are exquisite and easy to maintain-no handwashing needed, just vacuum cleaning!"

At Liangjiang New Area Exhibition Zone, the viral Sirius robot dog - China's first highly integrated compact intelligent quadruped robot - charmed crowds with its agile movements. Its wobbling gait, adorable design, and nimble motions drew children for interactive play. The AVATR 06, marketed as "young people's first luxury sedan," invited test drives with its sleek, dynamic silhouette.

The International Pavilion featured Italian retro appliances and sunglasses, Czech mineral water and beer, Uruguay's amethyst, Russia's coffee and ice cream, Belarus's chocolate, Nigeria's wooden carvings, Myanmar's jade, and French wine-all crowd-favorite "hits".

Renowned for Chongqing's cuisine, WCIFIT became a gastronomic arena, drawing waves of food enthusiasts to stalls.

As a Guest City of Honor, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region showcased "silk-stocking" milk tea and HKTDC cultural creations.

Guest Country of Honor Thailand, under "Thai Charm·New Opportunities," erected a 600-square meter "Mini Thailand City". From dried durian, dried mango and tom yum paste to Red Bull, coconut milk, and butterfly pea tea, the "Thai flavors on tips of tongues" captivated foodies.

Chongqing specialties stole the spotlight: Rongchang braised goose, Liangping Zhangyazi (Preserved Duck), Chengkou gastrodia chicken soup, Qianjiang Chicken Offal, Wuxi Grilled Fish, and Fuling Glutinous Rice Ball filled with pickled mustard tuber.

Concurrently, the Industrial Design Innovation Exhibition 2025 opened at Chongqing International Expo Center, featuring cross-regional collaboration among Chongqing, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen. Nearly 70 design premium goods are displayed until May 25, with free public access. Art enthusiasts are welcome to experience the exhibition firsthand and engage in creative exchanges.

Source: New Chongqing - Chongqing Daily