EconomyInFocus | Ninth CIIE marks 100-day countdown with promotion events

This photo taken on July 27, 2026 shows a view of the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

SHANGHAI, July 27 (Xinhua) -- A series of events, including a news briefing, a promotion and roadshow, and a signing ceremony of the 10th China International Import Expo (CIIE), was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on Monday, marking the 100-day countdown to the 9th CIIE.

The 9th CIIE is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10.

An exhibitor talks with a staff member during the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) Promotion and Roadshow at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the ninth CIIE, in east China's Shanghai, on July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

An exhibitor talks with staff members during the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) Promotion and Roadshow at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the ninth CIIE, in east China's Shanghai, on July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

This photo taken on July 27, 2026 shows a view of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) Promotion and Roadshow at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the ninth CIIE, in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

People pose for a photo during the signing ceremony of the 10th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the ninth CIIE, in east China's Shanghai, on July 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

This photo taken on July 27, 2026 shows a news briefing of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the ninth CIIE, in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)