On the occasion of China (Ningxia ) International Trade and Investment Fair (CITIF), we sincerely request your participation.

The Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China， China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the People’s Government of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (NXHAR) will jointly organize China (Ningxia) International Trade and Investment Fair (referred to as CITIF hereinafter), and the Fair will be unveiled on Aug. 18, 2009 at Yinchuan International Conference and Exhibition Center and last until Aug. 23, 2009. As a large national-grade Fair of China, the CITIF covers full range of subjects and bears international significance. On the occasion of the Fair, the cooperation and exchanges among those businessmen both from home and abroad will be carried out in broad fields, in terms of halal food, Muslim commodities, premier cashmere (wool) products, modern light industry and electronic products, machinery and equipments and agricultural products with distinctive local characteristics.

The CITIF orients its theme on Opening-up, Friendship, Cooperation and Success. Based on the prominent advantages as the born close ties with the Muslims around the world, plenty of  agricultural products with distinctive local characteristics and rich natural resources, Ningxia is expected to be developed into as much a halal food producer of China as a collection and distribution center of halal food in the world. Then, Ningxia will be renowned as the platform of China to seek for economic exchanges, project contracting, labor service cooperation with the Muslim countries around the globe. During the Fair, several large events will be put on the stage, which are China (Ningxia) International Halal Food & Muslim Commodities Fair, the 2^nd China (Ningxia) Hui (Chinese Muslim) Merchants Convention, the 5th China (Ningxia) Fair & Exhibition of Local Agricultural Products of the Western China, the International Fair of Premier Cashmere (Wool) Products and Light Industry and Electronic Products, Exhibition of Tourism, Exhibition of Agricultural Products with Distinctive Features, and the Exhibition of Large Machinery and Equipments. In addition, the Symposium on Economic Cooperation between Ningxia and Arabic Countries, 2009 China International Forum & Exhibition of Coarse Cereals and Beans Industry, the Summit of International Cooperation in Halal Industry, Ningxia-France Development Forum on Wine Industry, the 4th Ningxia-Taiwan Forum on Investment Promotion and Economic Cooperation and the internet-based trade fair as the CITIF On-line will be also high on the agenda.

The CITIF will also welcome the national leaders of China, senior officers with relevant ministries or commissions of the Chinese Central Government, deputies of other provinces, autonomous regions or municipalities of China, delegations of state and local governments of foreign countries, and those representatives of foreign embassies or consulates in China, international economic organizations and international organizations for certification. In addition, lots of domestic or foreign investors, buyers, contractors, producers and well-known enterprises will attend the Fair, and many Chinese and foreign media will cover the entire Fair from all angles.

Around the world resides in around 1.3 billion Muslim, or nearly 1/4 of the global population and the annual trade volume of Halal food has exceeded USD 150 billion, for which the development of halal industry will have a bright and promising prospect. As the only Hui (Chinese Muslim) Autonomous Region, Ningxia has witnessed its industries of halal food and Muslim commodities well developed. By now, there have been full range of halal foods produced in Ningxia with high quality, and the production has also been further expanded towards a standard one. Furthermore, Ningxia has reached agreements on mutual acknowledgement of halal products with those halal certification agencies of foreign countries as Malaysia and Thailand, and Ningxia has founded its International Certification Center of Halal Food, which will facilitate the access of China-made halal food to the international market and create huge potentials in this way.

Ningxia is such a place rich both in scenic beauty and legendary stories. The time-honored civilization originating from the Yellow River, mysterious culture of the Xixia Kingdom in history, strong custom as a Hui (Chinese Muslim) place and the grand scenery of desert have not only defined the brilliant culture which could be traced back to thousands years ago, but also shown its uniqueness as a natural and beautiful place. We sincerely invite the Chinese and foreign governments and its agencies, well-known corporations of both home and broad, investors, economic organization, investment agencies and social organizations to attend the Fair. We are committed to provide the first-class service and make an environment good for all the participants. Given any intentions to attend the CITIF, please inform the Reception Department either by mail or call.

Organizers:

Ministry of Commerce, the People’s Republic of China

China Council for the Promotion of International Trade

The People’s Government of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region 

Supported by:

National Development and Reform Commission, the People’s Republic of China

National Ethnic Affairs Commission, the People’s Republic of China

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the People’s Republic of China

Ministry of Agriculture, the People’s Republic of China

Ministry of Health, the People’s Republic of China

Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, the People’s Republic of China

State Administration for Industry & Commerce, the People’s Republic of China

General Administration of Customs, the People’s Republic of China

General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, the People’s Republic of China

All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperative

China National Light Industry Council

China Textile Industry Association

The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries

The Islamic Association of China

Ministry of Commerce, Thailand

Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

The Association for the Promotion of International Trade, Japan

The Embassies or Consulates Offices of Foreign Countries in China

Major Activities of CITIF

Registration: Aug. 16, 2009

Services

The Organizing Committee of CITIF will provide unified service for all participants in terms of lodging, catering and traffic. Excluding those covered by the Organizing Committee as per the relevant rules, all the expenses shall be paid by the participants but at favorable prices.

Reception Department

Contact Person: Na Na 

Tel: 0086-951-5010854

Fax: 0086-951-5010854

E-mail: nnaa2001@163.com

Information of the Exhibition Center

Name: Yinchuan International Conference and Exhibition Center

Duration: Aug. 18, 2009 – Aug. 23, 2009

Section A: Halal Food & Muslim Commodities Exhibition 

Contact Person: Chen Chongjun

Tel: 0086-951-5066703

Fax: 0086-951-5066703

Mobile: 0086-13709517589

Section B: Exhibition of Agricultural Products and the Sideline Products

Contact Person: He Huaibing

Tel: 0086-951-5056385

Fax: 0086-951-5045523

Mobile: 0086-13995479102

Section C: Exhibition of Total Products

Contact Person: Chen Chongjun

Tel: 0086-951-5066703

Fax: 0086-951-5066703

Mobile: 0086-13709517589

Section D: International Exhibition

Contact Person: Liu Xiaorui

Tel: 0086-951-5066703

Fax: 0086-951-5066703

Mobile: 0086-13709517589

Section E: Business-Matching and Investment Promotion

Contact Person: Lin Zenghui

Tel: 0086-951-5043403

Fax: 0086-951-5043403

Mobile: 0086-13995218686

On the 3rd Floor: Exhibition of Cashmere (Wool) Products and Light Industry Products

Contact Person: Wu Xilin

Tel: 0086-951-5043084

Fax: 0086-951-5044986

Mobile: 0086-13007991506

On the 3rd Floor: Exhibition of Tourism

Contact Person: Yang Dengbao

Tel: 0086-951-6721898

Fax: 0086-951-6727898

Mobile: 0086-13519519090

Outdoor Exhibition Area: Exhibition of Large Machinery and Equipments

Contact Person: Lin Zenghui

Tel: 0086-951-5043403

Fax: 0086-951-5043403

Mobile: 0086-13995218686

Specifications of Exhibition Booth

3M×3M

3 Exhibition Boards

1 Lintel Exhibition Board

1 Table

2 Folding Chairs

1 Socket  

Reservation of Exhibition Booth

From now on, the Organizing Committee accepts the reservation of exhibition booths, and the fare of the booths shall be remitted to the following account no later than July 10, 2009. Those, who fail to make the remittance before the above-mentioned date, will be taken as waiver and arranged separately.

Name of Account: The Investment Promotion Bureau of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region

Opening Bank: Ningxia Bank, Fenghuang Branch

Account No.: 09000141100000262