As the world's first national-level expo dedicated to imports, China International Import Expo (CIIE) underscores China's dedication to promoting high-level opening up. 

The event has become an excellent platform for foreign enterprises to tap into China's big market, showcasing new products in areas including high-end equipment manufacturing, environmental protection and biotechnology. 

This year's expo is expected to attract guests from 154 countries, regions and international organizations, with over 3,400 exhibitors, a full return to pre-pandemic levels. 

In the previous five editions, 131 countries and international organizations participated in the Country Exhibition, with nearly 2,000 new products, technologies and services making their debuts and the total intended turnover reaching nearly $350 billion, according to the CIIE Bureau. Enterprises from 171 countries and regions, including 44 least developed countries, also participated in the Business Exhibition of the previous five expos.

This year's expo is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10. A total of 289 of the world's top 500 and industry-leading enterprises will participate in the event, reaching a new high, Sheng Qiuping, China's vice minister of commerce, said. 

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