In May 2017, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
that China will hold China International Import Expo (CIIE) starting from 2018. It is a significant move for the Chinese
government to hold CIIE to give firm support to trade liberalization and economic globalization and actively open
the Chinese market to the world. It aims to facilitate countries and regions all over the world to strengthen economic
cooperation and trade, and to promote global trade and world economic growth in order to make the world economy
more open.
The first China International Import Expo will be held in National Exhibition and Convention Center,Shanghai
from November 5th to 10th, 2018. It's estimated that 150,000 domestic and foreign professional purchasers will
participate in the Expo. The Chinese government sincerely welcomes government officials, business communities,
exhibitors and professional purchasers across the world to participate in CIIE and to explore the Chinese market.
About CIIE:
1. Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
2. Time: November 5th-10th, 2018
3. Hosts: Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, Shanghai Municipal People's Government
4. Supporters: The World Trade Organization, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development,
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
5. Organizers: China International Import Expo Bureau, National Exhibition and Convention Center
(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
6. Official Website: http://www.shanghaiexpo.org.cn/
2. Leaflet for CIIE Business Exhibition Area.pdf
