第八届进博会展览面积和企业总数再创新高——共享市场机遇 促进务实合作

Core Points - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai, featuring participation from 155 countries, regions, and international organizations, with 4,108 overseas enterprises exhibiting, marking a record high in exhibition area exceeding 430,000 square meters [1] - China has maintained its position as the world's second-largest import market for 16 consecutive years, with projected imports of goods and services exceeding $15 trillion during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [1] - CIIE's previous seven editions have accumulated intended transaction amounts exceeding $500 billion, facilitating global enterprises in responding to international market fluctuations and sharing opportunities in China's vast market [1] Summary by Categories Characteristics of the Expo - The expo will emphasize openness, with the Ministry of Commerce innovating the "Shared Big Market · Export China" brand and launching a series of "Export China" activities [2] - A total of 461 new products, technologies, and services will be showcased, including future industries like low-altitude economy and humanoid robots, as well as new themes such as silver economy and sports economy [2] - The number of participating enterprises has increased by over 600 compared to last year, with 290 Fortune 500 and industry-leading companies attending, setting historical highs in exhibition area and total number of enterprises [2] Global Participation and Cooperation - Enterprises from 123 Belt and Road Initiative countries are participating, representing a year-on-year increase of 23.1%, while companies from the least developed countries have reached 163, up by 23.5% [3] - The expo will expand the African product zone, with participation from African enterprises increasing by 80% [3] - The Hongqiao Forum will focus on enhancing economic resilience in the Global South and sustainable agricultural development [3] Supportive Measures - Shanghai will optimize exhibition services, including 18 customs facilitation measures and 20 market supervision support policies [3]