The 25th Investment and Trade Fair kicks off today with over 15,000 companies participating in the exhibition and conference.

Today, the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade opened in Xiamen, Fujian. Representatives from more than 120 countries and regions, 11 international organizations, and over 15,000 companies are participating in the exhibition and conference. This fair, with the theme of "Join Hands with China, Invest in the Future," will hold more than 70 investment-themed activities and over 100 thematic road shows, as well as hosting the 2025 International Investment Forum, the 2025 Gulangyu Forum, and other major forum events. During the conference, the Ministry of Commerce will also organize several chambers of commerce to release the China Outbound Investment Activity Index for the first time. As the guest of honor for this conference, the United Kingdom has sent a delegation of over 260 representatives from government, companies, associations, etc., and will host a series of investment-themed activities.