Western China becomes new hotspot for global businesses

XI'AN, May 26 (Xinhua) -- At the Iranian section of the 10th Silk Road International Exposition, ornate carpets, delicate handicrafts and essential oils drew a steady stream of visitors. Nearby, an Iranian salesman was seen livestreaming products to Chinese shoppers via an e-commerce app. For Iranian exhibitor Mahdi Barid Olyaei, the expo represented more than just a trade fair.