This photo taken on Nov. 5, 2025 shows a scene at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/Wang Zecong)
SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The latest edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened on Wednesday in Shanghai.
Featuring the largest exhibition area in its history and a record high number of exhibitors, the eighth CIIE, with the theme of "New Era, Shared Future," has attracted 4,108 overseas exhibitors from 155 countries, regions and international organizations -- with the total exhibition area exceeding 430,000 square meters.
Visitors take photos at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)
Visitors walk past a themed-decoration of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
People visit the China Pavilion at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)
A visitor poses for a photo at the China Pavilion of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Tian Weiwei)
Visitors try Thai-style massage at the Thailand Pavilion of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Zecong)
Actors perform dance at the Rwanda Pavilion of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Zecong)
This photo taken on Nov. 5, 2025 shows the Intelligent Industry and Information Technology exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)
Exhibitors make foods at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)
A visitor selects plush toys at the Consumer Goods exhibition area of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)
Exhibits are pictured in the booth of Karcher at the Intelligent Industry & Information Technology exhibition area of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)
A visitor tries a haptic controller prototype at the Consumer Goods exhibition area of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)
An exhibitor demonstrates a humanoid robot at the Intelligent Industry and Information Technology exhibition area during the eighth China International Import Expo in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)
People visit a booth showcasing jewelry at the Consumer Goods exhibition area of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)
Exhibitors promote products via live-streaming at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Xinyi)
Volunteers work at an information booth at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
This photo taken on Nov. 5, 2025 shows a view of the media center of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)■