Ninth China International Import Expo Opens in Shanghai

The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai on November 5, 2026, running through November 10. The Ministry of Commerce reported that the event features 4,142 overseas exhibitors from 148 countries and regions, including over 300 Fortune Global 500 companies. Canada and Sri Lanka serve as the guest countries of honor, while firms from the United States, Germany, Britain, and France occupy the largest exhibition areas.

The expo showcases a wide range of innovations, from 6G terminal prototypes and tea-making robots by AgiBot Inc. to age-friendly solutions for the silver economy presented by Perennial Holdings Private Limited. Multinational corporations such as Michelin and Novo Nordisk utilize the event to treat China as a testing ground for global innovation. To foster inclusive development, the Ministry of Commerce expanded free exhibition space for the world's least developed countries by 17 percent and leveraged zero-tariff policies for 53 African nations.

Accompanying the trade exhibits is the Hongqiao International Economic Forum, which is releasing the World Openness Report 2026 and an Export-to-China Capacity Development Report. The Singapore Business Federation led a delegation of 54 companies to the event, focusing on digitalization and the green economy. This strategic shift toward balanced trade and domestic consumption follows the conclusion of the export-focused Canton Fair.