9th China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai
The 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first national-level exhibition dedicated to imports, opened on Thursday in Shanghai, drawing thousands of international companies seeking opportunities in the Chinese market.Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony.Running from November 5 to 10, this year's expo has attracted 4,142 overseas exhibitors, with a total exhibition area exceeding 440,000 square meters, according to the Ministry of Commerce.US exhibitors occupy more than 50,000 square meters, leading for the eighth consecutive year, while companies from Germany, the United Kingdom and France also rank among the top participants.More than 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders are expected to participate – a re…
