Group 1 - The "Cultural Exchange Night of the Import Expo" was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on November 6 [1] - The 2025 Import Expo Quality Products Trade Fair will take place from December 19 to 21 in Shanghai, succeeding the current Import Expo [5] - The ninth Import Expo is scheduled for November 5 to 10, 2026, in Shanghai [5] Group 2 - A total of 64 organizations have signed up to participate in the business exhibition of the ninth Import Expo [6] - 28 organizations have signed agreements to become members and think tank partners of the Hongqiao International Economic Forum [6] - 10 organizations have signed up to participate in the 2025 Import Expo Quality Products Trade Fair [6]

Group 1 - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai, with participation from 155 countries, regions, and international organizations [1] - A total of 4,108 foreign enterprises will exhibit, with an overall exhibition area exceeding 430,000 square meters, marking a new record in scale [1] - The number of enterprises from the least developed countries has reached 163, representing a year-on-year increase of 23.5%, while the number of African enterprises participating has increased by 80% compared to the previous year [1] Group 2 - The concurrent Hongqiao International Economic Forum will feature 33 sub-forums and closed-door meetings [1] - More than 80 supporting activities, including trade negotiations and investment promotion, will also be organized during the event [1]

Core Points - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held from November 5 to 10, with preparations nearly complete [1] - A total of 155 countries, regions, and international organizations will participate, with 4,108 foreign enterprises exhibiting [1] - The overall exhibition area will exceed 430,000 square meters, setting a new record for the event [1] - The concurrent Hongqiao International Economic Forum will feature 33 sub-forums and closed-door meetings [1] - More than 80 supporting activities, including trade negotiations and investment promotion, will also be organized [1]