The first China International Import Expo will further deepen the country's opening up and promote economic globalization, Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan said on Sunday.

Speaking at the one-year countdown ceremony for the expo, Zhong said it is a key move for China to open its economy and will further expand the country's growth as a trading power.

"The expo will promote the open world economy and contribute to building a community with a shared future," Zhong added.