About the initiators
International Trade Centre
ITC is the only development agency that is fully dedicated to supporting the internationalization of MSMEs. ITC's mission is to foster inclusive and sustainable economic development and contribute to achieving the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
Academy for International Business Officials, MOFCOM
The Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO), established in 1980 under China's Ministry of Commerce, is a key base for foreign aid training. It has trained nearly 70,000 officials from developing countries, focusing on sharing China's development experience and supporting initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and the Global Development Initiative.
China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products
China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products (CFNA), the largest agricultural product import and export industry organization in China, was established in September 1988. CFNA works in the following areas: to coordinate and regulate trade, services and related activities in the cereals, oils, foodstuffs, native produce and livestock industry; to carry out consultation, to provide services, and to protect fair competition; to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the country, the industry and its members; to maintain the operating order in trade, services and related activities; to prompt member companies to assume social responsibilities; and to promote the healthy development of China's cereals, oils, foodstuffs, native produce and livestock industries. The membership of CFNA has exceeded 4300 companies, among which 65 are standing council member and 140 are council member. Its membership, covering all parts of China, is composed of the largest and most representative companies and a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises.