This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
SHANGHAI, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. The event this year will feature 4,108 overseas exhibitors from 155 countries, regions and international organizations, with the total exhibition area exceeding 430,000 square meters, setting a new record in scale.
As the host city, Shanghai extends a hearty welcome.
This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows a logo of the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) near the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the CIIE, in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
Representatives of exhibitors for the upcoming 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) wave a flag during a ceremony marking the arrival of exhibits at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the CIIE, in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)
This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows a dance performance at a swearing-in ceremony for volunteers of the upcoming 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at Shanghai Exhibition Center in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
A bus of the special line of the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is seen at the launch ceremony in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)
Foreign passengers and train attendants pose for a photo with a countdown board for the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 30, 2025. China Railway Shanghai Group Co., Ltd. launched a themed activity here, introducing highlights of the upcoming CIIE to passengers aboard the high-speed railway train G8. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)
A woman selects products at the CIIE Bazaar City Arena in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)
From the first edition to the upcoming one, the CIIE strives to foster win-win cooperation and provide international public goods amid shifting global political and economic tides.
People visit the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2018. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)
This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
Openness, innovation and inclusiveness have become the hallmark of Shanghai. They are also a vivid reflection of China in the new era and its commitment to development and progress.
Once again, Shanghai will take the global stage as the CIIE returns, reaffirming China's pledge to further opening up and to sharing its development opportunities with the world.
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