What are the highlights of the 8th China International Import Expo? This article will quickly bring you up to speed | Overseas Business Insights

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The 8th China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai on November 5th. At this year's CIIE, 155 countries, regions, and international organizations have gladly accepted the invitation. 4,108 overseas enterprises have brought their latest achievements, and the 430,000-square-meter exhibition hall has gathered global wisdom. The scale of the CIIE has reached a new high.

This year, the enterprise exhibition still features six major exhibition areas: technological equipment, agricultural and food products, trade in services, consumer goods, automobiles and intelligent mobility, medical devices and healthcare. High-quality products, technologies, and services from all over the world are on display. What exhibits at the CIIE are worth looking forward to?

01 The six guest of honor countries showcase new "business cards" at the opening of the CIIE

At this year's CIIE, the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Georgia, Sweden, and Colombia are making their debuts as guests of honor, and Thailand is participating as the guest of honor for the second time. With old and new friends gathering, what wonderful products have these countries brought? Check out the following infographic to find out ↓

02 Experience cutting-edge technology in the technological equipment exhibition area

The technological equipment exhibition area at the CIIE has always been one of the most popular areas at the expo due to the high-tech exhibits it features. It is also known as the most cutting-edge area.

This year, the theme of the technological equipment exhibition area is "Equipping the Future Together." Stepping into this area is like entering a future cyber world. Here, there are industrial humanoid robots, dual-arm robots, all-purpose cleaning robots... Robots are the biggest highlight of this year's exhibition area.

There is a consensus in the global technology community that humanoid robots are the best carriers for the next generation of general artificial intelligence and are expected to reshape production and life just like smartphones. To attract global industrial resources and market attention to this area, this year, the technological equipment exhibition area has introduced a humanoid robot mech combat competition for the first time. The competition features real-time, unedited, and genuine confrontations, making it a spectacular show where "science fiction meets reality" and is definitely worth watching.

In addition, this year, the number of Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders in the technological equipment exhibition area ranks first among all exhibition areas, and many companies are participating in the CIIE for the first time.

03 Satisfy your taste buds in the agricultural and food products exhibition area

If the cutting-edge technology in the technological equipment exhibition area is about "technological competitiveness," the agricultural and food products exhibition area is all about satisfying your taste buds!

In this year's agricultural and food products exhibition area, the world's top four grain traders and the top three vegetable seed companies have all gathered. For the first time, a "meat section" has been set up, where top-quality meats from around the world, such as Argentine beef and French dry sausages, are on display. Meat lovers will find it hard to leave!

Walking further into the exhibition area, you will find many novel varieties of bananas. For example, the volcanic bananas from Costa Rica are soft, sweet, and are said to be among the best bananas. There are also red bananas from Ecuador, which have a rosy skin and a natural orchid fragrance. Just looking at them makes you want to take a bite...

The surprises don't end there! The kiwiberries from New Zealand, which have just received the "ticket" to enter the Chinese market this year, will make their debut at the CIIE. The passion fruits from Colombia will also be launched and exhibited for the first time on-site. And there is a new desert variety from Peru - the desert crispy berries. Who can resist this wave of "new fruit offerings"!

04 Have a "brainstorm" in the trade in services exhibition area

The trade in services exhibition area is the "super brain" and "invisible engine" of this year's CIIE. This year, centered around digital intelligence, it has gathered more than 50 Fortune Global 500 companies. The Big Four accounting firms, the world's top three express delivery giants, and the hidden champions in the inspection and testing field have all gathered here. There are also "new faces" such as the Danish freight forwarding giant and the Port of Darwin in Australia making their debuts. Unlike other exhibition areas that display physical products, this area outputs "wisdom" and turns "intangible services" into an experience that can be heard, discussed, and cooperated on.

In the trade in services exhibition area, experience the intellectual storm of "connecting industries and connecting China." Use "new services" to open a door to the future for everyone!

05 Shop and have fun in the consumer goods exhibition area

Although the "intellectual output" in the trade in services exhibition area is impressive, the "highest level of appearance + heartwarming strength" in the consumer goods exhibition area is no less impressive! This area is not just about "shopping" but also about "having fun" and "feeling warm."

When you enter the consumer goods exhibition area, you will see a super cool "CIIE Sports Park," where you can personally interact with and experience AR ski machines, curling, ice hockey, etc. The enthusiasm for national fitness will be instantly ignited.

In the pet section called "It's Expo Cute Paw Terminal," you will be greeted by "cat captains" and "dog captains," and there will be various pet-related consumer products on display. It's simply an immersive pet-raising experience!

This year, the exhibition area has also paid special attention to "the silver economy." Some brands have brought products designed for the elderly, with thoughtful designs that can improve the quality of life of the elderly. It feels really heartwarming.

During this year's CIIE, many brands will also hold global product launches here, setting a new record in terms of scale.

06 Experience future mobility in the automobiles and intelligent mobility exhibition area

Perhaps the most futuristic area is the automobiles and intelligent mobility exhibition area. This year, the theme of the automobile exhibition area is "Mobility, Infinite Possibilities," which offers the public an immersive experience that spans the past, present, and future of the automotive industry.

As you enter the exhibition hall, you will immediately see a full-size tilt-duct wing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that is making its global debut. Its wings are quite distinctive. From a distance, they look like a "row of engines" put together. This "air taxi" that can be widely used in various scenarios will be able to extend people's "one-hour living radius" in the future.

In addition to the aircraft, there are also ground-based vehicles. Webasto, which has participated in the CIIE for eight consecutive years, has brought a highly technological future driving cockpit this year. The cockpit not only has a large retractable soft-top folding sunroof but also is equipped with a roof cinema system.

07 Get a glimpse of the global medical frontier in the medical devices and healthcare exhibition area

The area that cares most about consumers' health is the medical devices and healthcare exhibition area. This year, the theme of the exhibition area is "Healthy China, Beautiful Life." It not only focuses on cutting-edge medical devices and drugs but also pays attention to the themes of elderly care and nutrition, so that health management is not just about "passive response" but also "active management."

There is a CT scanner that can perform a cardiac CT examination within a single heartbeat cycle, which is known as the "fastest CT in the industry." There is also the world's first and only nasal spray for the treatment of acute migraines. If you want to control your weight, there are weight-loss drugs, injections, and even a gastric balloon for weight loss. There is always an option that suits you.

This article is from the WeChat official account "Hangzhou Qiantang Enterprise Overseas Service Base."