Upcoming CIIE bringing benchmark tech to China

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The China International Import Expo will continue to cement its status as the global launchpad for new products, technologies and services, attracting a growing number of companies eager to capitalize on the immense potential of the Chinese market and grow a global network of collaborative partners.

This year's expo, the seventh edition to be held in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10, will feature the debut of more than 400 representative new products, technologies and services across a wide range of cutting-edge sectors, including high-end equipment, advanced materials, marine engineering, biotechnology and innovative agricultural technologies.

The speed at which exhibited products have been converted into top-selling items has exceeded the expectations of many participants, while the event's ability to connect global companies with prospective partners has grown tremendously, said Bai Ming, a researcher with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.