The 2013 China-Shijiazhuang (Zhengding) International Small Commodity Exposition, which opened on April 26, in Zhengding county, Hebei province, has 1,500 booths displaying special items from ASEAN countries and Taiwan, such as famous foods, small commodities, apparel and accessories, redwood furniture, and ceramics. More than 40 percent of the items are famous brands.

This year’s theme is “Combining business opportunities and charm, looking for winning cooperative development”, which gives a fairly clear picture its outlook and is a way to motivate the participants.

The exhibition will have many themed, special promotional activities to promote business and trade cooperation -- and attract investment.