SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 4, 2025--
The “Four-Leaf Clover”, which the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) shapes like, once again became the world’s business capital as the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held from November 5 to 10, 2025.
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This year, six guest countries of honor — Sweden, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Colombia, Nigeria, Thailand, and Georgia — headlined the event, representing four continents and a shared commitment to open, sustainable growth.
New Sections Foster Innovation and Inclusion
This year’s CIIE featured several first-ever exhibition sections designed to promote innovation and more inclusive participation. A newly established zone for countries in Asia and Africa spotlighted products from nations with diplomatic ties to China, offering preferential access and zero-tariff entry policies that helped small exporters find their first foothold in the world’s second-largest consumer economy.
Augmenting High-Standard Opening Up for SharedProsperity
The eighth CIIE welcomed over 4,108 exhibitors from more than 155 countries and regions, covering 430,000 square meters of exhibition space. A total of 67 countries and organizations confirmed participation, including 17 African nations that showcased their distinctive products — soybeans from Nigeria, pineapples from Benin, and coffee from Burundi — highlighting the rich diversity and quality of African goods on display.
Forum insights and global cooperation
Alongside the expo, the Hongqiao International Economic Forum (HQF) once again convened global thought leaders to deepen cooperation and share insights on openness. The Forum released the World Openness Report 2025 and the latest World Openness Index, providing authoritative analysis on global economic openness and China’s high-level opening-up. For the first time, a Nobel Prize-winning economist led the drafting of a special chapter in the report, and contributions from international organizations broadened its perspective. With the Forum’s theme of “Opening-up for New Opportunities, Collaborating for a Shared Future,” 25 parallel sessions were held, covering topics from revitalizing multilateral cooperation and digital innovation to green development and building a more open economy.
The eighth CIIE concluded successfully, reaffirming its global mission — connecting markets, inspiring innovation, and advancing inclusive growth. Exhibitors and visitors from around the globe gathered in Shanghai and turned opportunities into reality.
For more information and updates, please visit the official website of the CIIE: China International Import Expo.
CIIE 2025 Opens Doors to Global Opportunities: Innovation, Inclusion and New Markets Take Center Stage
BOSTON (AP) — Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
Morgan Geekie had goal and two assists. Viktor Arvidsson and Alex Steeves also scored, and Elias Lindholm assisted on Boston’s first two goals.
Pavel Buchnevich and Dylan Holloway scored for St. Louis. The Blues have dropped eight of their past 11 games.
Jordan Binnington made 22 saves in the building where he backstopped St. Louis to a Game 7 win over Boston in the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals.
The Bruins took a 2-0 lead in the first period. Coming off a two-goal game in Boston’s 5-4 loss to Detroit on Tuesday night, Steeves took a cross-ice feed from Geekie and buried a one-timer. Geekie netted his 21st goal with 6:30 left, finishing a point-blank opportunity in front of Binnington.
Boston had a 5-1 advantage after two periods. St. Louis cut the deficit in half during the opening minutes when Buchnevich beat Korpisalo from the left circle. The Bruins responded behind goals from Arvidsson and Zacha, whose shot from the high slot gave Boston a three-goal lead with 7:34 remaining in the middle period. Zacha’s second goal of the game came on the power play and with two-tenths of a second left in the second period.
Behind the bench for St. Louis was former Boston coach Jim Montgomery, who was fired 20 games into the 2024-25 season. The Blues hired Montgomery days after he was let go by the Bruins In his two full seasons with Boston, Montgomery led Boston to two playoff appearances and the 2023 President’s Trophy, which goes to the NHL team with the best regular-season record.
The Bruins were without leading scorer David Pastrnak, who missed his fourth straight game.
Blues: At Ottawa on Saturday night.
Bruins: Host New Jersey on Saturday night.
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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington looks back at the puck on a goal by Boston Bruins left wing Viktor Arvidsson during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Bruins center Alex Steeves, right, is congratulated by center Morgan Geekie (39) after his goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery, top right, formerly head coach of the Boston Bruins, acknowledges the fans' applause during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Bruins, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, left, drops to the ice after Boston Bruins center Alex Steeves (21) scored during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Bruins center Alex Steeves (21) scores on St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
