China International Supply Chain Expo Highlights Global Collaboration
BEIJING, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Chinese supply chain is a miracle. The Chinese market is vast and full of vitality." These were the remarks of NVIDIA Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang during an interview at the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE, the Expo).
Held in Beijing from July 16 th to 20 th, the third CISCE served as a key platform for facilitating international cooperation in the supply chain sector. The event's 6 Chains + 1 Exhibition Area structure underscored the importance of enhancing integration and innovation across industrial ecosystems.
The Expo offers a comprehensive view of the adaptability and innovative capacity of China's supply chains, reinforcing their position as a central link in global economic connectivity and long-term development.
"Over 80 percent of Apple's 200 major global suppliers manufacture in China," Tim Cook, Apple Chief Executive Officer, noted during his visit at the second CISCE.
As the first national-level exposition dedicated exclusively to supply chains, CISCE has emerged as a platform for both policy dialogue and industry engagement, where more insightful trends on dynamic global supply chains could be found at https://en.cisce.org.cn/.
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