The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) will highlight the Chinese market’s growing openness and enable more participating countries to build their images as exporters, said Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong.
Shanghai will host the expo from Nov. 5-10. At a press conference in Beijing on Friday, China’s State Council Information Office announced that 162 countries, regions and international organizations will take part.
Over 4,000 companies will set up in the exhibition hall, which for the first time will cover more than 440,000 square meters.
Speaking at the press conference, Vice Minister Yan said preparations for the event are now largely complete. He also noted that a growing number of nations have chosen to present their strengths at the expo’s Country Exhibition.
"Openness stands out more clearly. The Country Exhibition invites interested countries and international organizations to showcase their overall image and their trade and investment profiles. This year, 69 countries and international organizations are taking part, exceeding last year's number," said Yan.
This year's expo will focus on enhancing market orientation, distinctiveness and professionalism. Discussions on those topics will reach a wider audience, as the CIIE expects this year’s edition to expand across a variety of metrics.
"In terms of scale, the business exhibition area has surpassed 370,000 square meters for the first time. Among exhibitors, Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders have exceeded 300 for the first time, with nearly 200 companies and institutions returning for a ninth straight edition. Additionally, more than 2,000 first-time exhibitors are joining. As for exhibits, over 480 representative products set to make their global, Asian or China debut have been confirmed for this year's event so far, setting a record high," he said.
More countries to showcase their image as exporters at China's Import Expo
More countries to showcase their image as exporters at China's Import Expo
China's auto exports are on track to surpass 10 million units in 2026 as export volumes continue to expand, with new energy vehicles emerging as the main driving force, according to the latest data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Monday.
CAAM data showed that China exported 8.2 million vehicles in the January-September period, up more than 65 percent year on year, putting annual exports on course to break the 10-million-unit mark for the first time.
This expansion has been accompanied by strong performances from several domestic automakers. Chery Group exported a cumulative 1.5 million vehicles in the first three quarters, a 65 percent increase year on year, while MG, the British brand under SAIC Motor, sold more than 280,000 units in the European market during the same period, up 23 percent.
At the same time, the geographic reach of Chinese auto exports has continued to widen, with Europe, South America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East becoming the main destination markets.
Behind these figures, new energy vehicles are turning into the key engine of export growth.
In the first nine months of the year, China exported over four million new energy vehicles, up 1.3 times year on year. Starting in June, the share of new energy vehicles in total auto exports has exceeded 50 percent for four consecutive months.
Industry observers noted this rapid rise reflects how Chinese automakers are leveraging their advantages in electrification and intelligent technologies.
Liu Yan, deputy secretary-general of the CAAM, said the export boom reflects a fundamental shift in the source of China's automotive competitiveness.
"The global competitiveness of China's automotive industry has evolved from cost-effectiveness to a systemic competitiveness centered on new energy. This is not only injecting new momentum into global green and low-carbon development, but also securing new long-term competitive advantages for Chinese automakers," she said.
China's auto exports projected to top 10 million units in 2026
