The article highlights the promotion meeting for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), which was held in Cotonou, Benin, with over 300 attendees from Benin's political, business, and academic sectors. The Minister of Industry and Trade of Benin praised the CIIE for providing a platform for high-quality products from around the world to enter the Chinese market, specifically mentioning Benin's pineapple as a success story from the 6th CIIE. The article anticipates an increase in participation from the least developed African countries in the 7th CIIE, with Benin and other countries hoping to expand their market presence in China.