Katia Deng/ Shanghai Daily news
More than 700 representatives from across the world attended in the second World Furniture Congress in Shanghai yesterday.
Global experts from the furniture industry will discuss and share their insights on“Globalization: Influences on Cooperation and Developmentâ€at the two-day event.
Gu Xiulian, vice chairwoman of the NPC Standing Committee, extended her congratulations to the opening of the global event. She said the development of the Chinese furniture industry will benefit from the congress, and it is a good chance to exchange opinions among countries.
She added that she believes the congress will enhance cooperation between China and other countries.
Calixto Valenti, president of the European Furniture Manufacturers Federation, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.
Zhou Yupeng, vice director of the Standing Committee of the Shanghai People’s Congress, also addressed the congress.
