Xinhua Headlines: China's import expo tells a larger story of openness, shared opportunities

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The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which concluded in Shanghai on Tuesday, attracted a record 4,142 overseas exhibitors and featured more than 480 global, Asian or…

* The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which concluded in Shanghai on Tuesday, attracted a record 4,142 overseas exhibitors and featured more than 480 global, Asian or China debuts. Organizers reported 85.45 billion U.S. dollars in intended deals.

* Greek financial news outlet Business Daily described the CIIE as an "importathon" -- a blend of "import" and "marathon," suggesting a sustained drive to bring goods into the Chinese market.

* John Ross, a former director of economic and business policy for the mayor of London, told Xinhua that China was not seeking a trade surplus but rather greater openness in world trade. For foreign exporters, he called the CIIE "the best export opportunity that you've got in the world."

SHANGHAI, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- In 2018, German warehouse-equipment maker Jungheinrich showcased a German-made forklift at China's inaugural import expo. This year, it unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted warehouse-planning tool developed partly in China -- a sign of the country's growing role as a source of innovation for global businesses, not just a vast market.

The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which concluded in Shanghai on Tuesday, attracted a record 4,142 overseas exhibitors and featured more than 480 global, Asian or China debuts. Organizers reported 85.45 billion U.S. dollars in intended deals.

For decades, China's manufacturing strengths have drawn foreign companies, many of which have used the country as a base to serve global markets. In 2025, foreign-invested enterprises accounted for 27 percent of China's exports and 16 percent of its trade surplus, according to official figures.

Shanghai has long been a major gateway for China's exports. In 2025, its port recorded total container throughput of more than 55 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), retaining its position as the world's busiest container port for the 16th consecutive year.

The city has also become a gateway for foreign businesses…

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