CeBIT 2015 with huge China presence opens in Germany
Xinhua, March 16, 2015 Adjust font size:
Top IT business fair CeBIT 2015, which features a strong Chinese presence, kicked off on Sunday in Germany.
CeBIT, the world's leading trade fair for information and communication technology, will be held this year during March 16-20 in the German city of Hanover. More than 3,400 companies from 70 countries and regions are expected to showcase thousands of innovations from the digital world.
China is the official partner country of CeBIT 2015. Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai attended the opening ceremony of CeBIT 2015 on Sunday and gave a keynote speech.
During her address at the ceremony, German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed Chinese companies coming to CeBIT 2015, saying China's role as partner country of the fair is an essential component of German-Sino innovation cooperation.
Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba, also gave a speech, focusing on the development of internet companies and future trends in relation to information and communication technology.
Over 760 exhibitors from China, featuring a wide range of high-tech firms, including big names like Alibaba, Huawei, Xiaomi and ZTE, take part in this year's CeBIT show, with the theme of "Innovation, Convergence, Cooperation". Endit