Core Points - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, with participation from 155 countries, regions, and international organizations, showcasing 4,108 overseas enterprises, signaling China's commitment to high-level opening-up [1][20] Group 1: Event Preparation - All exhibition area setups for the CIIE have been completed [2] - The largest exhibit in the technology and equipment exhibition area is a large CNC milling machine, nearly 7 meters tall and weighing 45 tons [4] - Various optimization measures have been implemented to effectively reduce the participation costs for exhibitors, with fee reductions ranging from 20% to 50% [5][7] Group 2: Service Enhancements - The China International Import Expo Bureau has introduced measures to enhance service capabilities, including shortening setup periods and allowing exhibitors to choose their own contractors [9] - City service preparations, including transportation, accommodation, and safety, are nearly complete [10][12] Group 3: Food Safety Innovations - The food safety assurance has been upgraded with the introduction of an AI system, "Food Safety AI Doctor," which will provide comprehensive intelligent support for the event [13][15] - AI will analyze menus provided by enterprises, identifying risk points and offering risk control suggestions for more effective risk assessment [17] Group 4: Exhibitor Profile - A strong lineup of 290 Fortune 500 and industry-leading companies will participate, with both exhibition area and total number of enterprises reaching historical highs [18][20] - The expo will highlight new consumer themes, scenarios, and trends, with support measures for exhibitors from 37 least developed countries [22][23] Group 5: Economic Significance - The cumulative intended transaction amount from the previous seven expos exceeds $500 billion, indicating the strong economic ties between China and the world [24][26]

Core Points - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2025, with all exhibition setups completed [1] - The largest exhibit in the technology equipment section is a large CNC milling machine, nearly 7 meters tall and weighing 45 tons [1] Group 1 - The exhibition aims for a green approach, simplifying the design of exhibition spaces and using a significant amount of natural and recyclable materials [3] - The setup period has been shortened by two days to reduce overall costs for exhibitors, with a total of 56 new specialized construction units participating this year [3] - Fee standards for various setup projects have been optimized, with reductions ranging from 20% to 50% [3] Group 2 - The Deputy Director of the China International Import Expo Bureau, Ge Hong, stated that measures such as shortening the setup period, allowing open selection of construction companies, and lowering service pricing have been implemented to benefit enterprises [5] - There is a positive response from various parties regarding the measures taken to lower the comprehensive exhibition costs for exhibitors [5] - The bureau plans to continue optimizing comprehensive services for the expo to enhance the experience for exhibitors and attendees [5]