Foreign medical firms, local partners ink more deals

With CIIE, MNCs have a key platform in nation to link authorities, hospitals

In the medical products pavilion — one of the most bustling areas at the recently concluded seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai — multinational medical companies reached collaborations with local partners to further contribute to the country's healthcare ecosystem.

Attracting the world's top 10 medical device companies and 11 Fortune 500 pharmaceutical giants, the CIIE functioned as a platform for not only showcasing cutting-edge technologies but also linking healthcare authorities, hospitals and businesses in the country more deeply, the companies said.

Eyecare and eyewear company EssilorLuxottica signed agreements with the governments of Shanghai's Songjiang district and Danyang, Jiangsu province, to upgrade intelligent manufacturing at the production bases, aiming ultimately to deliver more high-quality optical products to consumers.