The equal-opportunity import expo

Launched in Shanghai in 2018, the CIIE is the world's first national-level exposition dedicated exclusively to imports. The expo serves as a structured gateway for foreign exporters to establish direct commercial ties with Chinese purchasers.

Foreign leaders to attend ninth China International Import Expo

Foreign leaders will attend upon invitation the opening ceremony of the ninth China International Import Expo, which will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, and related events, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday.

China's 'importathon' at nine -- what keeps it running?

​Thousands of overseas businesses are gearing up to meet buyers in Shanghai in east China at a trade fair devoted to imports. The draw is China, the world's second-largest import market.

New Zealand firms seek to deepen China market engagement via import expo

​From established exhibitors who were present for many consecutive years to innovative businesses making their debut with independent booths this year, New Zealand companies are participating in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in increasingly diverse ways.

African businesses eye new opportunities as China import expo approaches

In Kigali, Rwanda's capital, Grace Mbabazi, founder and CEO of M&M Sozo Ltd., is busy selecting the company's signature honey products ahead of her upcoming trip to China for the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE).

Foreign-invested firms see imports and exports up 24.1% in Jan-Sept

​From January to September, the total import and export value of foreign-invested enterprises in China reached US$1.7 trillion, up 24.1% year on year, said Jiang Chenghua, vice minister of commerce, at a press conference Thursday.

China's GDP rises 4.6% in Q1-Q3 amid complex global environment

China's economy expanded 4.6% in the first three quarters, with growth picking up in the third quarter despite a tougher global environment.

US companies to top CIIE exhibition area for eighth straight year

​U.S. companies will top the exhibition area at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) for the eighth time, with their area up 1,500 square meters from last year, an official said on Friday.

China's foreign trade maintains sound momentum in first three quarters

​China's foreign trade maintained sound momentum in the first three quarters of 2026, with both exports and imports growing rapidly and the overall growth rate reaching its highest level for the same period in five years, official data showed Wednesday.

Global businesses eye opportunities as China import expo nears

With one month to go before the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), companies from around the world are preparing to gather in Shanghai in east China, bringing products ranging from advanced manufacturing equipment and medical technologies to African coffee and Syrian soap.

China's imports from ASEAN, Africa, Latin America post double-digit growth

China's imports from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Africa, Latin America rose 20.3%, 14.2%, and 21% year on year, respectively, in the first eight months of 2026, an official from the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday. China has continued to expand opening up and promote imports through measures including major international expos and zero-tariff treatment on imports from all African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, thereby creating favorable conditions for quality products from around the world to enter the Chinese market.

Rising CIIE participation signals foreign firms' strong confidence in China market

Foreign enterprises are showing renewed optimism and expressing stronger confidence in China's resilient economy amid the 100-day countdown to the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE).

Shanghai marks 100-day countdown to 9th CIIE with series of events

A series of events, including a news briefing, a promotion and roadshow, and a signing ceremony of the 10th CIIE, was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai, marking the 100-day countdown to the 9th CIIE.

China's imports from Africa rise 23.5% following zero-tariff expansion

​China's imports from Africa reached 193.8 billion yuan (US$28.61 billion) in May and June, up 23.5% year on year, after China expanded its zero-tariff treatment on May 1 to cover all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties, a Ministry of Commerce official said Thursday.