{"id":11125,"date":"2026-11-05T10:57:42","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T10:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/?p=11125"},"modified":"2026-11-05T10:57:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T10:57:43","slug":"ciie-chinas-import-expo-draws-more-fortune-global-500-companies-industry-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/ciie-chinas-import-expo-draws-more-fortune-global-500-companies-industry-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"(CIIE) China&#8217;s import expo draws more Fortune Global 500 companies, industry leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20261105\/5dd087f2dd064f8faf4defa624168556\/202611055dd087f2dd064f8faf4defa624168556_6dd4d16b69c541398a24525fb2305e2d.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2026 shows a view of the Hall 3 of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua\/Guo Lei)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SHANGHAI, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) &#8212; The numbers of overseas companies and industry heavyweights attending the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) are both set to reach record highs, underscoring the enduring appeal of the world&#8217;s largest import-themed trade fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event is scheduled to open on Thursday in Shanghai, east China, with more than 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders expected to participate, marking a record high. Additionally, more than 2,000 companies will be exhibiting here for the first time, according to organizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year&#8217;s expo is expected to attract a record 4,142 overseas exhibitors from 148 countries and regions. In total, 162 countries, regions and international organizations will participate, according to the Ministry of Commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since its launch in 2018, the trade fair has maintained strong appeal for international companies of all sizes, which have used the platform as a launchpad for new products in China and a fast track to enter the world&#8217;s second-largest consumer market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, which has participated in all the previous eight editions of the expo, will showcase new medicines during this year&#8217;s event, including Kyinsu, a once-weekly injection for type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The CIIE has become an important part of our work in China,&#8221; said Mike Doustdar, president and CEO of Novo Nordisk. &#8220;This is our ninth consecutive year taking part, and many medicines we first presented at the expo have since launched here.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, over 480 exhibits are set to make their global, Asian or China debuts &#8212; another record for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canada-headquartered athletic apparel brand lululemon will participate in the trade fair for the third consecutive year, with China now serving as its second-largest market globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The CIIE is far more than a platform to showcase products,&#8221; said San Yan Ng, regional president of lululemon China and APAC. &#8220;It also gives us the opportunity to engage in deeper dialogue and build stronger connections with Chinese guests, partners, government stakeholders and friends from all sectors.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CIIE is a prominent example of China&#8217;s efforts to open its market wider and facilitate entry of quality products from around the world. 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