The first Sino-foreign Geographical Indication Products Expo opens in Luzhou, experts and scholars discuss the protection and development of landmark products

Cover reporter Wu Yong Jiang Yuen

< p>On July 29, the opening ceremony of the first Sino-foreign Geographical Indication Products Expo and China-EU Geographical Indication Agreement Forum with the theme of “Strengthening Geographical Indication Protection and Promoting High-quality Industrial Development” was held in Luzhou. More than 20 countries and regions, more than 600 A number of geographical indication companies participated in the exhibition. More than 500 domestic and foreign guests, experts and scholars discussed the protection and development of geographical indication products online and offline.

At the opening ceremony, Yang Linxing, Secretary of the Luzhou Municipal Party Committee, said in his speech that the Sino-foreign Geographical Indication Products Expo is an international exhibition that promotes Sino-foreign geographical indication product transactions, technical exchanges, information exchanges, cultural integration and investment promotion. It is believed that this year’s Sino-Foreign Geographical Indication Products Expo will provide a new platform for enhancing the popularity of Chinese and foreign geographical indication products, empowering international economic and trade cooperation, and injecting new impetus into deepening practical cooperation between China and Europe in cross-border e-commerce, wine, agricultural products, food and other fields.

“We still have some blind spots in GI certification, which is one of the reasons why we hold this conference I hope that through the expo, everyone can pay more attention to geographical indications and sell more good Chinese products to the world.” Pan Feng, vice chairman of the China-Europe Economic and Technical Cooperation Association, believes that geographical indication products are not just a product, it is a A carrier, through the promotion of this carrier, can promote the exchange of culture, tourism, and technology, drive the demands of all parties, and bring about better development.

Geographical indication products refer to a commodity originating from a certain region, and the specific quality, reputation or other characteristics of the commodity are mainly determined by natural and human factors in the region. It is usually used in product categories such as agricultural products, food, alcohol, handicrafts, etc. Luzhou has dozens of geographical indication products, and products such as Guojiao 1573 and Fenwater Oil Paper Umbrella are well-known at home and abroad.

It is understood that this expo was held in Hall C, Hall D, Hall E of Luzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. There are tea exhibition area, wine exhibition area, food exhibition area, fruit exhibition area, handicraft exhibition area, other landmark products exhibition area, etc. There are 6 major exhibition areas with an exhibition area of ​​over 30,000 square meters. More than 600 geographical indication companies from more than 20 countries and regions participated in the exhibition. The participating geographical indication products covered more than 1,000 types of tea, wine, food, fruits and vegetables, handicrafts, etc. . As the host city, Luzhou will also exhibit over 60 products of Luzhou origin, including nearly 20 products of Luzhou geographical indications.

In addition, during the expo, a series of activities such as the China-Europe Geographical Indication Products Trade Forum, the Geographical Indication Product Development Forum, and the Geographical Indication Legal System Discussion Forum will be held simultaneously, and e-commerce live broadcasts and Luzhou Goods will be held simultaneously. Four Seasons Live Events. 500 guests, experts and scholars from 10 countries including France, Spain, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, ambassadors to China, EU embassies in China, international and domestic industry business associations, well-known landmark product companies, scientific research institutions, and investment institutions are invited. Yu people discussed the protection and development of geographical indication products online and offline, and jointly promoted the technical exchange and development of related industries.

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