The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) has officially announced the 2025 China Trade Expo in the Dominican Republic to be held 10-13 October 2025 at the Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Convention Center in Santo Domingo. The event is in its second year.
The 2025 China Trade Expo will feature over 2,000 square meters of exhibition space and include 37 leading Chinese companies, showcasing innovations in green energy, smart manufacturing, and cutting-edge technology.
Top global brands such as Gree, LONGi, Hytera, and Midea will participate, along with specialized firms like Hubei Jinlong New Materials Co., Ltd., Sinomach CMEC New Energy Development Co., Ltd., and Quzhou Rongqiang Chemical Co., Ltd.
Visitors can expect to see a wide range of products in sectors such as:
Renewable energy
Industrial and agricultural machinery
Automobiles and accessories
Medical supplies
Consumer goods
Home appliances and security technology
In addition to the exhibition, the event will host a series of key forums and networking opportunities, including:
October 10: Opening Ceremony and China–Dominican Republic Trade & Investment Forum
October 11: Special Forum on “How to Export to China”
October 13: China–Dominican Republic International Supply Chain Cooperation Conference
Organizers say the expo is expected to boost China’s commercial presence across Latin America and provide Dominican and regional
According to Dai Gaosheng, Deputy Representative of the CCPIT Office in Costa Rica, the expo aims to deepen bilateral business ties, enhance cooperation, and expand high-quality economic exchanges between Chinese and Dominican companies.
Biviana Riveiro Disla, executive director of ProDominicana, highlighted the steady progress in China–Dominican Republic relations since diplomatic ties were established in 2018. “Our two nations have strengthened mutual political trust, increased economic cooperation, and fostered vibrant cultural exchange,” she said.
Roberto Santana Sánchez, founding president of the Dominican-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the expo’s regional significance. “This important trade fair will further drive economic relations not just between China and the Dominican Republic, but across Central America and the Caribbean,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Zhao Wenru, second secretary at the Chinese Embassy in the Dominican Republic, described the event as “a new platform for open cooperation” and stressed China’s commitment to closer integration with the Dominican business community.
“With Chinese companies acting as dynamic drivers of the global supply chain, there is strong interest in fostering deeper collaboration that benefits both peoples,” she added.
Trading Economics lists Chinese imports as second to the United States. The Dominican Republic imported US$6 billion from China and exported US$367.62 million. This compares to US$7.62 billion the DR exported to the United States in 2024 and US$12.89 billion it imported in 2024.
China views the Dominican Republic as a key strategic ally for China in the region. In recent years, more than 200 mega stores have been installed for imports and electric vehicle imports are on the rise.
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9 October 2025