Air China Becomes the Only Strategic Partner of the China International Fair
for Investment and Trade

BEIJING, Aug. 11 /CNW/ -- Air China became the only airline partner of the 14th, 15th and 16th China International Fair for Investment and Trade. From 2010 to 2012, Air China will provide sponsor resources, the value of which will exceed 10 million RMB, and will include cash and free tickets for international/domestic Air China flights.

    
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The China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), approved by the State Council of the People's Republic of China, takes place on September 8-11 every year in Xiamen, China. CIFIT features a focus on national and international issues, investment negotiation and investment policy promotion, coordinated development of national and regional economies, and economic and trade exchanges across the Taiwan Strait. CIFIT is currently China's only international investment promotion event aimed at facilitating bilateral investment. It is also the largest ever global investment event approved by UFI.

The 14th CIFIT will be staged simultaneously with the 2nd World Investment Forum, and include 18 project matchmaking symposia and 30 forums and seminars. With its strong network and quality service, Air China will provide airline carrier service to the 50,000 domestic and foreign merchants who will come from over 120 countries and regions, as well as 1,300 journalists from over 300 media.

Air China deputy director of the business department, Mr. Zhu Songyan, said: "With the themes 'Introducing FDI' and 'Going Global', CIFIT reinforces China's comprehensive strength and international influence to the world. As China's only flag carrier, Air China will help to promote economic and trade exchanges around the world, with our first-class network and services."

About Air China

Air China is China's only national flag carrier and a Star Alliance member. Using a fleet of 256 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, Air China runs 245 routes, serving 30 countries and regions. Thanks to the airline's strong network, Air China's route network is able to place 1172 destinations in 181 countries within its reach.

For more information, please contact:

    
     Chris French,
     Ogilvy PR Worldwide,
     Phone: [phone],
     Email: [email protected]

    

For further information: Chris French, Ogilvy PR Worldwide, [phone], [email protected]