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Preparations for 9th China International Import Expo

Overview

Preparations for the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), scheduled for November 5 to 10 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, have reached new milestones. The event is expected to host 162 countries, regions, and international organizations, with 4,142 overseas enterprises participating. The exhibition area will exceed 440,000 square meters, including over 370,000 square meters of exhibitor space.

More than 300 Fortune Global 500 and industry leader companies are set to attend. Key highlights include over 480 products making their global, Asian, or Chinese debuts. To accommodate technological demands, the venue has completed a network upgrade providing full Wi-Fi 7 coverage, designed to support up to 100,000 simultaneous users.

Sector-specific participation remains robust. In healthcare, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Merck continue to focus on pharmaceutical innovation. In the consumer and beauty sectors, brands like Uniqlo, Estée Lauder, and L'Oréal will showcase new technologies and designer collaborations.

Additionally, the Ministry of Commerce noted that as of May 1, 2026, zero-tariff treatment is fully implemented for all products from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to China. This policy is intended to facilitate the entry of high-quality African goods, such as coffee and agricultural products, into the Chinese market.

Entities

China International Import Expo · AstraZeneca · Uniqlo · Boehringer Ingelheim · Beijing

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China International Import Expo to be held in Shanghai this November

    The ninth China International Import Expo will be held in Shanghai from November 5-10, featuring record-breaking exhibition areas, over 480 product debuts, and full Wi-Fi 7 coverage at the venue.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    China International Import Expo prepares for ninth annual event in Shanghai

    The ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai will feature 265 Fortune Global 500 companies showcasing innovations in consumer goods, beauty technology, and healthcare.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China International Medical Equipment Fair to open in Beijing

    The 94th China International Medical Equipment Fair will be held in Beijing this October, showcasing medical AI and innovations amid a growing Chinese medical device market.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China International Import Expo enters final preparations for 9th edition

    The 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) enters its final 50-day countdown, featuring over 2,000 companies and major medical innovations from global leaders like Medtronic and Sanofi.

Sources

81.cn · arts-spectacles.com · brasil247.com · businessintelligence.mo · chinesepress.com · chozan.co · ithome.com · ohsem.me

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