Group 1 - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai, continuing the theme "New Era, Shared Future" [1] - Over 50 countries and international organizations have confirmed participation, with Sweden and the UAE serving as guest countries, and Kyrgyzstan participating for the first time [1] - The signed exhibition area exceeds 330,000 square meters, with 170 companies and 27 institutions confirmed as "full attendance" participants, and 60 overseas exhibition groups from 40 countries and regions [1] Group 2 - This year's business exhibition will feature four innovations, including a dedicated area for products from least developed countries, expanding the existing African product area [1] - Collaboration with foreign provinces and cities has been expanded, with Saskatchewan in Canada and Almaty in Kazakhstan participating for the first time [1] - The expo aims to strengthen its positioning as a global launch site for new products and cutting-edge technologies, with initiatives like a special line for new product launches and a cross-border e-commerce selection platform [1] Group 3 - The Hongqiao Forum will focus on "Open Cooperation for New Opportunities and Shared Future," and will continue to release the "World Open Report" and the latest "World Open Index" [2] - The recruitment for the ninth CIIE in 2026 has officially started, with over 40 companies signing on-site, covering an exhibition area of 30,000 square meters [2] - Notable companies like GE Healthcare, Novartis, Honeywell, Mitsubishi Electric, Jaguar Land Rover, L'Oréal, and HSBC have signed up as the first batch of exhibitors for the ninth CIIE [2]

Group 1: Event Overview - The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) has officially launched its exhibition recruitment, with over 40 companies signing contracts, covering an exhibition area of 30,000 square meters [1] - The eighth CIIE has signed contracts for over 330,000 square meters of exhibition space, with 170 companies and 27 institutions recognized as "full attendance" participants [2] - The event will feature participation from 60 overseas exhibition groups from 40 countries and regions, with record-high participation from countries like Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, and Peru, reflecting confidence in the Chinese economy [2] Group 2: Exhibitor Highlights - L'Oréal, a long-time exhibitor, will showcase new brands and technologies, marking the largest debut scale in its history, and will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its R&D center in China [6] - New Zealand's Fonterra will globally launch three new product categories, including "A2 Grass-fed Pure Milk," targeting the health-conscious Chinese consumer market [9][10] - Medtronic will present over 100 innovative medical technology products, including six global debuts, emphasizing the transformation of exhibition items into market products [20][24] Group 3: Innovation and New Products - The eighth CIIE will introduce a special area for products from least developed countries and a "cross-border e-commerce selection platform" [2] - Siemens Healthineers will showcase its largest exhibition area to date, featuring groundbreaking medical technologies such as the world's first life-sensing PET/MR system [20] - Abbott will debut its breakthrough cardiovascular technology, the Diamondback 360™ system, which aims to improve treatment reliability for coronary artery blockages [21]