CHENZHOU, China, May 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the morning of May 17th,
the 12th China (Hunan) International Mineral & Gem Expo (hereinafter referred to
as the Mineral Expo) opened at the Chenzhou International Convention and
Exhibition Center in Hunan. Mineral and gemstone enthusiasts from around the
world have once again gathered in Chenzhou. The theme of this year's Mineral
Expo is "The Past and Present of Gems", and the exhibition will run from May
17th to 21st.
The event adopts a dual format of both online and offline exhibitions, fostering
interactive integration. The offline exhibition covers an area of approximately
60,000 square meters and features 1,200 international standard booths. The
online expo, showcased through the Mineral Expo Cloud, includes 30 VR panoramic
special booths and 500 standard booths. This year's Mineral Expo has attracted
over 600 exhibitors, a 7% increase from last year. Among them, more than 530 are
domestic exhibitors, and over 70 international exhibitors from more than 20
countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia,
Morocco, South Africa, and Zambia, have brought numerous high-quality mineral
and gemstone products.
According to the Publicity Department of Chenzhou City, Chenzhou is the earliest
city in Hunan to open up to the south and serves as the "bridgehead" for the
central region's integration with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay
Area. Since the Mineral Expo settled in Chenzhou in 2015, it has become a window
for Chenzhou to establish a new development pattern, a platform for high-level
openness, and a channel for international integration. Over the years, the
Mineral Expo has attracted a total of 2.337 million visitors and achieved a
total transaction amount of 14.3 billion yuan.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at:
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8365605a-
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Source: Organizing Committee of the 12th China (Hunan) International Mineral &
Gem Expo
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