Still, Sun said that although customers might not be making as many Western trips, “they will travel to Asia, or within China”.
Strict preventive measures have been taken, with temperature detection, information registration and disinfection of hands and shoes required for all entering the construction site, it said.
Story said CIIE is a sign of the growing maturity of China's economy as the country seeks to better balance imports and exports, along with recognition of its status as a key market, and a demonstration of its openness to trade.
Student Asila Sulaimani described online shopping as a "good experience" in a country at war, with UN figures putting those under 25 at more than 60 percent of the population, the vast majority of them enthusiastic smartphone users.
Strategy Analytics, a global consulting firm, said Apple has an Asia problem, particularly in China.
Sub-indices for production and new orders went down slightly to 50.7 and 51, respectively, while sub-indices on raw material stock, employees and suppliers' delivery time were still lower than 50.
榜单优化
Suga, who positioned himself as the continuity candidate in the race to succeed Abe, has vowed to continue much of Abe's foreign policy, saying that he will base his policies on the alliance with the US and promote a "free and open Indo-Pacific strategy", while working for stable relations with neighbors including China and Russia.
Students from China accounted for 34.6 percent of the slightly more than 1 million international students the US hosted during the 2019-20 academic year, said the 2020 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.
Success has many drivers and there are other factors at play. But there is little doubt strong leadership has been crucial with President Xi Jinping at the core. The stability of the country and the ongoing reform policy to open up China to the world have also been vital.
Such is his image that locals describe him as the foreign version of Lei Feng, a legendary Chinese hero known for his selfless acts.