Dear Exhibitors and Purchasers,

To promote the international exchange and cooperation of the automobile industry, the Ministry of Commerce of

China holds the annual event of China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE, www.iapechina.com ).

CIAPE  provides  to  the  international  auto  parts  and  aftermarket  industries  an  inclusive  and  multi-perspective platform for exhibition, trade and cooperation. It plays a positive role in deepening the international division of the global automotive industry and optimizing its supply chain.

The 2007 China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE 2007) was held in China International Exhibition Center, Beijing from Nov.29 to Dec.1, 2007. A total of 1,049 exhibitors  from 27 countries and regions exhibited their latest products, innovation and brand images in CIAPE 2007, covering a floorage of 50,000 square meters (20% from  overseas).  45,360  visitors  attended  the  show  including  6,200  overseas  visitors  from  97  countries  and regions. The top 10 countries and overseas regions with the largest number of visitors are Korea, USA, Russia, Japan, Brazil, Germany, Iran, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Turkey.

The  2008  China International  Auto  Parts  Expo  (CIAPE  2008)  is  to  be  held  in  China International  Exhibition

Center (New Venue), Beijing from Nov. 12-15, 2008.

Typical Characteristics of CIAPE:

l     The exclusive internationalized platform for  exhibition, trade, exchange and cooperation of auto parts and aftermarket products b y the Chinese Government.

l     CIAPE involves a wide spectrum of participating compa