Group 1 - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened on November 5, 2023, in Shanghai, with over 600 new exhibitors added to last year's total of 3,496, setting a record for both exhibition area and total number of companies [2] - Shandong Province showcased a pavilion featuring traditional brands and intangible cultural heritage, with six exhibition areas highlighting 43 enterprises related to local specialties and foreign trade products [2] - The tea beverage market in China is projected to reach 354.72 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth rate slowing to 6.4%, indicating a shift from rapid expansion to a more competitive market [3] Group 2 - Dong'e Ejiao promoted its "Jinshanghua" tea brand at the expo, which integrates traditional medicinal ingredients into tea, appealing to younger consumers [3] - Su Liu He, another traditional brand, emphasized its health-oriented tea drinks, which have been adapted to meet modern consumer preferences while maintaining traditional techniques [4] - The intelligent hairdryer developed by Orange Cloud, a subsidiary of Jerry Group, features AI temperature control and has gained attention in international markets, selling 100,000 units in South Korea last year [5] Group 3 - Over the past seven CIIEs, Shandong Province has organized 50,000 purchasing enterprises and nearly 170,000 attendees, with intended transaction orders exceeding 3,200 and a total intended transaction amount of over 43 billion USD [6] - A dialogue event for Shandong and multinational companies is scheduled for November 6, 2023, aiming to further expand international market access for local products [6]