The ninth China International Import Expo is underway in Shanghai. For some exhibitors, it’s their first time. Others have returned for a second visit — or keep coming back with new ideas and long-term plans. What brought them here, and what makes them want to return? Join our reporter Yuqi on the expo floor to find out. Produced by Xinhua Global Service. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

Artists from south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region stage a performance during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) Culture Night event and the signing ceremony of the 10th CIIE at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe) This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2026 shows a scene of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) Culture Night event and the signing ceremony of the 10th CIIE at the National Exhibition…

SHANGHAI, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — Over 480 exhibits are set to make their global, Asian or China debuts at the 2026 China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, the highest number in its history. Running from Nov. 5 to 10, this year’s CIIE has attracted 4,142 overseas exhibitors, including more than 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

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