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juice products at Expo
China’s exports to Arab states in 2012 exceeded 90 billion US dollars, while imports reached more than 130 billion dollars, says Li Jinzao, the Vice-Minister of Commerce. Major cooperation areas focus on energy, mechanical equipment and consumer goods. Saudi Arabia merchant said, "China is an influen-
tial country. The Saudi Arabia delegation have visited some Chinese enterprises here. We announced yesterday that we will establish a ChinaSaudi Arabia investment company." The five-day Expo is jointly sponsored by China’s Ministry of Commerce, the China Council for the Promotion of In-
ternational Trade, and the government of Ningxia. The fair draws the participation of more than 7,300 domestic and overseas officials, exhibitors, purchasers and investors from Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Syria, Kuwait and other Arab countries.(Agencies) 39