Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the opening of the world's first import-themed national-level expo in Shanghai on 5th Nov.2018.

The show held from 5th to 10th.Nov.2018 at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)

A total of 172 countries, regions and international organizations from five continents will showcase their development achievements and international image at the first China International Import Expo (CIIE).

More than 3,600 companies from different countries will hold discussions and seek common development with over 400,000 purchasers from China and overseas.

The CIIE is "a major policy for China to push for a new round of high-level opening-up and a major measure for China to take the initiative to open its market to the world," Xi said when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony.