让中国大市场成为世界大机遇，进博会为世界注入更多确定性

Core Points - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, aiming to expand openness and create opportunities for global markets [1] - The expo will feature over 36.7 million square meters of exhibition space with participation from 4,108 companies across 138 countries and regions, showcasing international confidence in the Chinese economy [1][2] - Shanghai has seen significant growth in imports and consumption, with a total import value of 2.45 trillion yuan expected in 2024, a 28% increase from 2017 [3] Group 1 - The CIIE aims to inject more certainty into the global market amidst profound changes in the global landscape, with a cumulative intended transaction amount exceeding 500 billion USD from the previous seven expos [1] - The expo will include six major exhibition areas focusing on medical devices, automotive, technology equipment, consumer goods, agricultural products, and service trade, reflecting new consumption trends [2] - Shanghai's import structure has been optimized through the CIIE, meeting the demands of domestic consumption and industrial upgrades, with a cumulative procurement amount of 56.2 billion USD from the expo [3] Group 2 - The city has hosted over 2,000 launch events this year, with 787 new stores opened in the first nine months, enhancing the supply of quality goods and services [4] - E-commerce transactions in Shanghai exceeded 3.27 trillion yuan in the first nine months, marking a 12.7% year-on-year growth, while live-streaming retail sales grew by 23.6% [4] - The integration of artificial intelligence in consumption has been promoted, with initiatives like the "AI + Consumption" carnival and the introduction of a special "ticket root code" for expo attendees [4]