A specialized commercial matchmaking and exchange session for the China-Europe medical equipment sector was convened during the China International Import Expo (CIIE), a spokesperson for China`s Ministry of Commerce announced at a regular press briefing on Thursday (November 12). The initiative was organized to implement key consensus reached during the second regular meeting of the China-Europe Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism.

Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong stated that the ministry, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the National Health Commission, and other relevant departments, organized more than 160 Chinese medical institutions and enterprises to participate in market-oriented procurement activities.

Meanwhile, the European side mobilized over 40 medical equipment manufacturers to attend the matchmaking session, resulting in more than 100 cooperation intentions and agreements. Participating European Union member states included Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Sweden, among others.

Source: Xue, Touhid, Zinia | China Media Group (CMG)