人民日报海外版记者 严瑜 第八届中国国际进口博览会（以下简称"进博会"）将于11月5日至10日在上海举办。作为世界上首 个以进口为主题的国家级博览会，进博会对于众多外企而言，已成为全球新品首发、技术首秀和共享中 国机遇的重要平台。 参展企业对中国市场充满信心 各项筹备工作已基本就绪，将有155个国家、地区和国际组织参与，4108家境外企业参展。进博会 让全球中小企业共享中国机遇的大门越开越大 图为进博会举办场所——国家会展中心（上海）外景。新华社记者 方喆 摄 日前，国务院新闻办举行新闻发布会，介绍第八届进博会筹备情况。商务部副部长盛秋平在会上介 绍，目前，各项筹备工作已基本就绪，将有155个国家、地区和国际组织参与，4108家境外企业参展。 《真实巴西》网站近日报道称，第八届进博会的企业展进一步扩容，展览面积超过36.7万平方米。 这体现了参展企业对中国市场的信心。 该网站进一步介绍称，本届进博会将举办国家综合展、企业商业展、虹桥国际经济论坛和有关政策 解读、对接签约、研究发布等配套活动。此外，本届进博会首次为最不发达国家产品打造专区。巴西出 口投资促进局的数据显示，在上届进博会期间，巴西参展商的成交额达到 ...

Core Points - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai, serving as a significant platform for global companies to launch new products and technologies while sharing opportunities in China [1][2] - The event will feature participation from 155 countries and regions, with 4,108 foreign enterprises showcasing their products, reflecting strong confidence in the Chinese market [2][4] - The expo will include various activities such as national comprehensive exhibitions, business exhibitions, and forums, emphasizing inclusivity by providing special areas for least developed countries [2][3] Group 1 - The exhibition area for this year's CIIE exceeds 367,000 square meters, indicating an expansion in participation and interest from global enterprises [2][3] - Brazil's participation has been highlighted, with reported transaction amounts reaching approximately $480 million during the last expo, solidifying its role as a key trade partner in Latin America [2][4] - Colombia will participate as the guest country, marking a significant milestone in its economic relations with China and providing an opportunity to showcase high-value export products [2][3] Group 2 - The CIIE has accumulated an intended transaction amount exceeding $500 billion over its first seven editions, demonstrating its importance in transforming exhibits into trade opportunities [4][5] - The expo is viewed as a window showcasing China's commitment to building an open and cooperative economic framework, reinforcing the interconnectedness of China's economy with the global market [4][6] - The event has attracted over 290 million professional visitors and has featured nearly 3,000 representative new products and technologies [4][9] Group 3 - The CIIE is recognized as a "golden gateway" for foreign enterprises to enter the Chinese market and expand their global business [5][6] - Companies like Medtronic have successfully transitioned from exhibitors to investors, leveraging the expo's influence to enhance their presence in the Chinese market [5][6] - The event is seen as a demonstration of China's confidence in establishing trade relationships and its role as a responsible participant in the international community [6][8] Group 4 - China's ongoing efforts to host large-scale trade exhibitions reflect its commitment to global cooperation and the importance of open trade policies [7][8] - The CIIE is part of a broader strategy to enhance trade relations with ASEAN countries and other global partners, providing opportunities for market expansion and understanding of industry trends [7][8] - The event symbolizes China's dedication to building an open, interconnected, and sustainable world economy, as outlined in its recent five-year development plan [9]