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Shanghai Pavilion unveiled at 7th CIIE

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Shanghai Pavilion unveiled at 7th CIIE

2024-11-05 02:42 Last Updated At:07:27

The Shanghai Pavilion for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) officially completed its setup on Sunday, showcasing a wealth of products that have transitioned from exhibits to commercial goods, along with exciting new launches.

Located in the northwest corner of the main venue's central square, the pavilion spans 300 square meters and is divided into three main thematic sections: "Craftsmanship of the Era," "Silk Road Boutiques," and "Future Space."

Highlights at the "Craftsmanship of the Era" section include fans and unique yarn rose handicrafts, both of which will make their debut at the expo.

"We started with yarn craftsmanship and aim to engage young audiences with these intriguing artistic cultural products. The significance of debuting at the expo is to share our outstanding traditional yarn weaving culture with people around the world, allowing them to appreciate our creativity and beautiful designs," said Liu Zhiyuan, project manager of a design innovation center for a time-honored Shanghai brand.

The 'Silk Road Boutiques' section features products such as Pakistani salt lamps, camel leather lamps, and Bangladeshi jute handicrafts, alongside Peruvian alpaca wool toys.

Many of these goods have entered the Chinese market through previous CIIEs and are now available in physical stores in Shanghai, showcasing the tangible results of the expo.

"This year, the theme of the Shanghai Pavilion focuses on fostering new quality productive forces to advance Chinese modernization. We are showcasing innovative achievements from various enterprises. The 'future space' section emphasizes Shanghai's recent developments in five key future industries, including fresh innovations in health, intelligence, space, and new materials," said Zhu Bingxin, deputy director of the Market System Construction Department under the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce.

Shanghai Pavilion unveiled at 7th CIIE

Shanghai Pavilion unveiled at 7th CIIE

A spokesperson for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said on Monday that the situation in waters near the Strait of Hormuz remains volatile, urging vessels in the area to take maximum caution.

"The situation continues to be volatile. Ships should take maximum caution and not take risks without security guarantees," the spokesperson said in a statement.

According to the information released on the IMO website, as of April 19, a total of 24 attacks on ships in the affected waters had been confirmed, resulting in the deaths of 10 seafarers.

The IMO, the United Nations specialized agency responsible for maritime safety and security, as well as the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships, has called for de-escalation, dialogue, and multilateral cooperation regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday that with the U.S. repeatedly violating ceasefire deals and posing threats to Iran’s ports and vessels, a unilateral return to normal shipping remains out of reach.

Also on Monday, the U.S. Central Command claimed in a social media post that the U.S. forces have directed 27 vessels to turn around or return to Iranian ports since its blockade on navigation through the Strait starting April 13.

However, according to a report released from Lloyd's List on Monday, at least 26 vessels involved in Iranian shipping had managed to break through the U.S. blockade.

IMO urges ships near Strait of Hormuz to be on maximum alert

IMO urges ships near Strait of Hormuz to be on maximum alert

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