At the ongoing third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, representatives from global companies highlighted China's critical importance to global supply chains as well as the country's long-term market potential. With the theme "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the five-day expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday, drawing 651 companies and institutions from 75 countries and regions. Foreign exhibitors make up roughly 35 percent of participants, underscoring the event's growing international influence. As one of the world's largest platforms for industrial and supply chain cooperation, this year's CISCE has become a window into global confidence in China's supply chain resilience and its future role in the global economy. Shotlist: Beijing, China - July 16, 2025: 1. Venue for third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE); 2. Various of sign, mascot of 3rd CISCE; 3. Various of exhibition booths, visitors, exhibits at expo; Beijing, China - July 17, 2025 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Qingxiu, corporate communication manager, TCP China: "China holds an irreplaceable position in the global supply chain. Its supply chain is not only vast in scale, but has also become an indispensable force, known for its exceptional efficiency, outstanding coordination, strong resilience, and continuous innovation."; 5. Various of TCP booth, exhibits; Beijing, China - July 16, 2025 6. Various of ZTT Group booth, visitors; high-tech exhibits; Beijing, China - July 17, 2025 7. SOUNDBITE (English) Takeo Keizo, managing director, Sumitomo Electric Trading (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (ending with shot 8): "What we expect is to have the Chinese market and the Chinese customer continue to grow their technical capability, so that there's always room for Japanese companies like us to support them with our technology. So I hope that the Chinese customer market will continue to be that way."; 8. Various of Sumitomo Electric Trading booth, visitors, exhibits; Beijing, China - July 16, 2025 9. Various of booths, visitors. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]