Nearly 800 companies from more than 70 countries and regions have signed contracts with the 9th China International Import Expo, with work on the 280,000 square meter exhibition area at an advanced stage.

Various countries, regions and relevant international organizations have been invited to participate in November's expo, with the enterprise exhibition focusing on the six future industries listed in the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30). Support is available from CIIE for those countries and regions seeking to exhibit at the Shanghai event.

The CIIE bureau says that the ninth edition of the expo will also seek to strengthen the synergy and efficiency of the "Exporting to China", "Investing in China" and "Shopping in China" brands.