第八届进博会筹备工作进展顺利

Core Points - 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] - The exhibition area for the business exhibition has exceeded 330,000 square meters, with 170 companies and 27 institutions being "full attendance" participants [1] - Sweden and the UAE will serve as the guest countries for the national comprehensive exhibition, with Kyrgyzstan participating for the first time [1] Group 1 - The business exhibition will feature a dedicated area for products from the least developed countries, expanding the existing African product section [1] - New partnerships with foreign provinces and cities have been established, with Saskatchewan, Canada, and Almaty, Kazakhstan, making their debut [1] - A "cross-border e-commerce selection platform" will be launched to support exhibitors through special promotions, professional matchmaking, and live streaming [1] Group 2 - The 8th Hongqiao Forum will continue to release the "World Open Report" and the latest "World Open Index," organizing several forum activities around themes such as "revitalizing multilateral cooperation" and "green and sustainable development" [1] - Supporting activities including policy interpretation, industry seminars, investment promotion, and product launches are being widely solicited [2] - A new "Charming Friendly Cities" display area will be added to the cultural exchange activities [2]