不只卖货，更送“船票”：进博会将为非洲兄弟开辟一条“零关税”新航道

Group 1 - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2025, with over 50 countries and international organizations confirmed to participate [1] - Sweden and the UAE will serve as guest countries, while Kyrgyzstan will participate for the first time [1] - The exhibition area for the business exhibition will exceed 330,000 square meters, with 170 companies and 27 institutions confirmed as "full attendance" exhibitors [1] Group 2 - The business exhibition will focus on being a global launch platform for new products, a preferred location for cutting-edge technologies, and a leading area for innovative services [2] - 60 overseas exhibition groups from 40 countries and regions have confirmed participation, with record-high participation from companies in Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, and Peru [2] - The exhibition will feature six major exhibition areas and an innovation incubation zone, emphasizing innovation and supporting consumption upgrades [2] Group 3 - Shanghai aims to enhance its role in facilitating domestic and international dual circulation by promoting ticket economy and tax refunds for outbound travelers [3] - Shanghai is a major hub for imported goods, with three national import trade promotion innovation demonstration zones established [3] - The city accounted for over 1.2 trillion yuan in imports in the first half of the year, with many consumer goods categories representing over 30% of national imports [3] Group 4 - The 8th Hongqiao International Economic Forum will focus on themes such as "Open Cooperation for New Opportunities" and will continue to release the "World Open Report" and the latest "World Open Index" [4] - The report will address new trends, changes, and challenges in global openness, with a focus on artificial intelligence, green development, and economic security [4] Group 5 - Despite challenges to economic globalization, the consensus remains that open cooperation and mutual benefit are essential for global trade [5] - The forum emphasizes the importance of reviving multilateralism and international cooperation in the current global context [5]