A previous edition of the Zhejiang International E-commerce Expo. [Photo/ywcity.cn]

The 2024 Zhejiang International E-commerce Expo, scheduled from May 13 to 15 at the Yiwu International Expo Center, is rapidly progressing in its preparations.

As of March 11, 769 companies had signed up to present at the expo, securing a total of 1,621 booths. The exhibitors hail from a variety of countries, such as the United States, Russia, South Korea, Singapore, and Poland, as well as 24 provinces and municipalities within China. Among others, major platforms including Amazon, Alibaba, JD.com, Baidu, Walmart, and TikTok Shop will be in attendance.

This year's expo will highlight the pivotal role of e-commerce service providers in facilitating business connections and growth. Notable brands like Shanghai Jushuitan Network Technology and others will assist businesses in market entry.

Moreover, the expo will explore innovative approaches to agricultural e-commerce, fostering collaborations among government, enterprises, and farmers. A special rural e-commerce zone will be set up, featuring livestreaming e-commerce and rural e-commerce service enterprises. Demonstrations from rural e-commerce enterprises from provinces like Hunan, Sichuan, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Anhui, and Ningxia Hui autonomous region will showcase high-quality local specialties.

Concurrent events during the expo will include the 2nd Cross-border E-commerce Overseas Eco-conference and investment matchmaking meetings with prominent e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Lazada, aiming to facilitate comprehensive connections and collaborations among participating enterprises.