The China International Import Expo (CIIE) concluded its eighth edition in Shanghai, showcasing significant innovation and demonstrating global confidence in the rapidly expanding Chinese market. The event continues to be a crucial platform for multinational companies seeking to engage with China's dynamic economy.

• A new high of 461 technologies, products and service items debuted at the expo, with intended deals reaching a record $83.5 billion, a 4.4 percent year-on-year increase.
• Wu Zhengping, deputy head of the CIIE Bureau, highlighted that companies view China as both a massive consumer market and a cooperative partner for mutual benefits through innovation.
• Andreas Renulf, president of Hexagon AB’s manufacturing intelligence division, noted China's unique speed in technological development, which beneficially impacts the rest of the world.