Shanghai will host four international industrial exhibitions simultaneously from Nov. 18 to Nov. 21.

The PTC Asia, CeMAT Asia, Energy Asia and Factory Automation Asia exhibitions will be chiefly sponsored by several Chinese associations in concerned fields, and Hanover Fairs China Ltd.

The organizers said more than 700 manufacturers from 19 countries and regions including Germany, the United States and France have so far applied to attend the gala. Some countries like Belgium will organize local entrepreneurs as visiting groups.

Forums on specific professions will also be held, among which topics like "China Strategy for Foreign Electrical Manufacturers" were specially designed to introduce advanced technologies and experience, and promote the potential market in China to the world.

The organizers will also invite professionals and government officials in pharmaceutical, transportation, aviation, printing, metallurgy, and gasoline industries to attend the exhibitions, which are expected to have a total of 35,000 attendees

(Xinhua News Agency September 4, 2003)