进博会扩大开放新图景：让中国大市场成世界大机遇

Core Insights - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai, aiming to expand openness and create global opportunities through China's large market [1][2] - The exhibition area for this year's CIIE exceeds 367,000 square meters, with over 4,000 companies from 138 countries participating, including 290 Fortune 500 companies, marking record highs in both exhibition area and number of exhibitors [2][3] - The CIIE serves as a platform for global product launches and technological showcases, enhancing international business opportunities and cooperation [5][6] Industry and Company Developments - Honeywell views the CIIE as a one-stop platform for launching innovative products and expanding partnerships, having showcased approximately 170 innovations at previous expos [3][8] - Medtronic plans to present over 100 innovative medical technology products, including six that will debut at the expo, reflecting trends in smart, minimally invasive, and platform-based medical technologies [6][10] - AstraZeneca has introduced 18 innovative products at the CIIE over the past seven years, with two new breast cancer treatments set to debut this year [7][8] Market Trends - The CIIE is seen as a significant signal of China's commitment to openness, providing a fast track for foreign companies to access the Chinese market [4][10] - The event has attracted a growing number of exhibitors from developing countries, with participation from 123 Belt and Road Initiative countries increasing by 23.1% [10] - The trend of foreign companies increasing local innovation and investment in China is evident, with Honeywell and Zeiss both expanding their R&D and manufacturing capabilities in the country [8][9]