Guangming Daily, Shanghai, April 18 (Reporter Meng Xindi) On April 18, the 8th China International Import Expo ushered in a countdown of 200 days. At present, all preparations for the exhibition are being carried out steadily. The national comprehensive exhibition and exhibition work has been fully launched, and willing countries and international organizations are widely invited to participate in the exhibition, displaying comprehensive image, trade and investment opportunities, characteristic industries and advantageous products, etc. In terms of corporate business exhibitions, nearly 800 companies from more than 70 countries have signed contracts, with an exhibition area of nearly 250,000 square meters. The list of the first batch of more than 300 exhibitors was officially announced, of which more than 100 exhibitors were "full attendees" who participated in the exhibition for 8 consecutive years, fully reflecting the confidence and enthusiasm of all parties in the China economy and the CIIE.
It is understood that the exhibition area of the 8th CIIE will continue to remain super large-scale, combine with the cutting-edge trends of industrial development, expand and upgrade the exhibition themes, demonstrate the concept of inclusive and inclusive exhibitions, help more overseas small and medium-sized enterprises participate in the exhibition, further improve the quality of buyers, and create an international first-class exhibition environment and services. The 8th Hongqiao International Economic Forum was held at the same time. The theme design is coming to an end, and the pre-invitation work of guests is underway.
On the same day, the pre-exhibition supply and demand docking activity of the 8th CIIE Agricultural and Food Products Exhibition Area dairy products and agricultural products special area was held in Shanghai. This event is mainly aimed at exhibitors and buyers in the agricultural and food product industry, and aims to build a bridge for precise docking and opening up business opportunities for both supply and demand.