With the seventh China International Import Expo approaching, global exhibitors are gearing up for the expo, which will take place in Shanghai starting Nov. 5.
According to the CIIE Bureau, more than 70 countries and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the country exhibition section of the CIIE. Norway, Slovakia, Benin, Burundi, Madagascar and UNICEF will participate for the first time, and the total number of exhibitors in the section is expected to exceed that of the sixth CIIE. The 7th Hongqiao International Economic Forum, themed “High-Standard Opening up for Universally Beneficial and Inclusive Economic Globalization,” will include a main forum and 19 sub-forums.
French firm Michelin will debut a lunar wheel prototype at the Expo for the first time in Asia. The lunar wheel can adapt to extremely harsh conditions on the moon, including temperature differences from day to night.