A panoramic drone photo taken on November 2, 2024 shows the west entrance of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai. Picture: Xinhua / Liu Ying
The newest edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened on November 5, 2024 in Shanghai.
Running from November 5 to 10, the 7th CIIE has attracted 3,496 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions. It also sets a new record with 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders attending the event.
More than 400 new products, new technologies and new services are set to be unveiled during the expo, which experts believe is a strong indication of global companies' confidence in the Chinese market and their commitment to further development in China despite a sluggish global economic recovery.
A visitor takes photos of a plane model at the China Pavilion of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, November 5, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Du XiaoyiVolunteers learn about handicrafts in the exhibition area of Tanzania at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, November 5, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Yin GangThis photo taken on November 5, 2024 shows the exhibition area of Malaysia at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai. Picture: Xinhua / Yin GangPeople visit the innovation incubation special section at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, November 5, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Zhang KerenLandmarks are lit up to welcome the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Lujiazui area in east China's Shanghai, November 3, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Fang ZheThis photo shows the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, November 4, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Yin GangGuests attend the opening ceremony of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, November 5, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Du XiaoyiMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addresses the opening ceremony of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, November 5, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Fang ZheThe opening ceremony of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum is held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, November 5, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Du XiaoyiJournalists work during the opening ceremony of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, November 5, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Du XiaoyiThis photo shows a view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, November 4, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Wang XiangVolunteers pose for photos at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, November 4, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Zhang ChengA sub-forum titled "Sustainable Development of the Global South and China-Africa Cooperation" is held during the 7th Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, east China, November 5, 2024. Picture: Xinhua / Jin Mamengni
