The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened on Thursday in Shanghai, bringing together 4,142 overseas exhibitors. For the first time, the total exhibition area exceeds 440,000 square meters.

Participants from 162 countries, regions, and international organizations attend the event.

More than 480 products have been confirmed for their global, Asian, or China debut at the expo, setting a new record.

Since 2018, Shanghai has attracted more than 1,700 high-profile stores making their debut in China, Asia or worldwide.