Group 1: Event Overview - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is set to open in 50 days, showcasing the vitality of the Chinese market for foreign enterprises [1] - Several long-term exhibitors, referred to as "old friends" of the expo, are preparing to present new innovations and products [1] Group 2: Company Highlights - Schott, a high-tech international group, is integrating natural quartz glass into its special materials matrix, which is crucial for microchip manufacturing [1] - Schott will publicly showcase this technology for the first time in China at the expo, along with other innovative technologies such as glass-metal sealing technology [1] - Medtronic, a long-standing partner of the expo, will present over 100 innovative medical technology products, including the Asia-Pacific debut of its first closed-loop rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system [2] - Medtronic's strategy has evolved from being an exhibitor to an investor, aiming to localize global wisdom and globalize Chinese innovation [2] - Sanofi, also a consistent participant, will focus on groundbreaking innovations in the global immunology field, showcasing breakthrough drugs and vaccines [3] Group 3: Strategic Importance - The CIIE serves as a vital bridge connecting global innovation with the Chinese market, facilitating the transformation of innovations from "imported" to "exported" [2] - Sanofi emphasizes its commitment to the Chinese market as a key engine in its global strategy, aiming to support the development of China's pharmaceutical ecosystem [3]