Since 1999, the China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) has been successfully held for 26 editions, becoming an important part of the national innovation system, a key window for China’s high-tech sector to open up to the outside world, and a major platform for the communication and trade of high-tech achievements.
Integrating achievement trading, product exhibitions, high-level forums, project investment promotion, and cooperation exchanges, the CHTF focuses on showcasing advanced technologies and products in areas such as energy conservation and environmental protection, next-generation information technology, biotechnology, high-end equipment manufacturing, new energy, new materials, and new energy vehicles. After years of development, CHTF has become a vital window for China’s high-tech sector to engage with the world, playing an increasingly important role in promoting the commercialization, industrialization, and internationalization of high-tech achievements, as well as in advancing economic and technological exchanges and cooperation between countries and regions.
Chinese national leaders place high expectations on the CHTF
The CHTF has received great attention from national leaders. State leaders who have attended past sessions of the CHTF include Zhu Rongji, Wu Bangguo, Wu Yi, Zeng Peiyan, Hui Liangyu, Wang Yang, Liu Yandong, as well as several leaders of the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
Distinguished guests on the CHTF stage
♦ John Prescott, former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, attended the CHTF Forum
This is the essence of China, and also the future of China. As I have witnessed, China’s high-tech sector is developing with each passing day.
♦ Gyurcsány Ferenc, former Prime Minister of Hungary, attended the Hungarian Session of the CHTF
Through the CHTF’s overseas branch in Hungary, enterprises from Shenzhen and China have been able to enter Europe.
♦ Manuel Sánchez, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Mexico, attended the CHTF Forum
I am deeply honored to be here in the beautiful city of Shenzhen to participate in the 2014 China Hi-Tech Forum. We know that Shenzhen is a very important financial innovation center in China, as well as a significant metropolis.
♦ Jim Rogers, renowned Wall Street investor, attended the CHTF Forum
China is the most promising country of the 21st century. The 19th century belonged to Britain, the 20th century to the United States, and the 21st century should belong to China. China is now changing the world—and it will continue to change the world.
♦ Ma Huateng, Chairman of the Board of Tencent, attended the CHTF Forum and gave a media interview
In 1999, we participated in the very first CHTF, which gave us the opportunity to connect with the capital market and secure our first round of financing. This laid the foundation for Tencent’s rapid growth.
♦ Wu Hequan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, attended the CHTF Forum
Since 2008, with the emergence of cloud computing, big data, and the internet, we have now entered the era of the industrial internet—ushering in a new wave of industrial transformation.
♦ Sir Christopher Pissarides, 2010 Nobel Laureate in Economics, attended the CHTF Forum
We know that further industrialization and the shift towards high technology are very important tasks for China.
♦ Wang Jun, President of BGI Research, attended the CHTF Forum
The leaps from experimental science to theoretical science and then to future-oriented data science will lead life sciences into a new realm, ultimately enabling the vision of “knowing my genes and taking charge of my own health.”
♦ Xu Qiwei, Vice President of Cisco Systems, attended the CHTF Forum
Over the past 20 years, technological innovation and business model innovation have propelled us into an era of rapid internet development, bringing a great deal of enjoyment to our lives, entertainment, and learning.
Opportunities and Gains
►The CHTF attracts numerous Chinese and international enterprises with technological needs, intermediary organizations, and thousands of investors, helping patent and technology holders find partners from around the world.
►Each year, the CHTF features over 10,000 high-tech projects, providing investors with access to the latest patents, technologies, projects, and abundant opportunities for investment cooperation.
►The CHTF offers global high-tech product and equipment manufacturers channels for their products to quickly enter the Chinese market.
►By bringing together diverse innovation and entrepreneurship resources, the CHTF provides entrepreneurs with platforms for showcasing, sharing, and exchanging through effective project roadshows, capital matchmaking, technology exchanges, and experience-sharing activities.
►High-profile press conferences, forums, receptions, and other events hosted by authoritative institutions at the CHTF provide all participants with valuable information and a wealth of business opportunities.
Advantages of CHTF
► CHTF is currently the largest and most influential technology exhibition in China, and a branded event with significant international influence.
► CHTF enjoys strong support from the Chinese government, co-hosted by multiple national ministries and commissions together with the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government. Many national leaders have visited CHTF for inspection and guidance. The inaugural CHTF was declared open by then Premier Zhu Rongji, and during the 10th CHTF, then Premier Wen Jiabao wrote an inscription for the event.
► CHTF has brought substantial benefits to numerous enterprises. Over 60 multinational corporations—including Microsoft, IBM, Sony, Qualcomm, Samsung, HP, Siemens, Toshiba, Oracle, LG, Hitachi, and Panasonic—have participated multiple times. A large number of outstanding Chinese private enterprises, such as Tencent, Huawei, Kingdee, iFLYTEK, Han’s Laser, and Coship Electronics, have used the CHTF as a springboard to the global stage.
► CHTF is a focal point for domestic and international media. Each session attracts nearly 200 media outlets from home and abroad, with more than 1,500 journalists covering the event. These include not only Chinese media but also major overseas print media and numerous specialized online media platforms.
► CHTF employs powerful promotional strategies. The organizers formulate dedicated promotional plans, including press conferences, direct mail campaigns, and email marketing, while leveraging long-term partnerships with domestic and international media to ensure that enterprises and clients worldwide gain a comprehensive understanding of CHTF.
► CHTF boasts a high-quality professional audience. It has long been favored by professionals from around the world, attracting over 500,000 visits each year.
