CIIE promotes exchange of cultures, ideas between China and world

Visitors taste wine at the booth of China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

A Sichuan Opera performer prepares for the stage during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

An artist makes golden decorations at the booth of China's Zhejiang Province during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 7, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiansong)

A visitor (L) tries on a crown at the booth of China's Hubei Province during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

Visitors walk past posters during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

Performers from the United Arab Emirates perform during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

Visitors view exhibits at the booth of China's Sichuan Province during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 7, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiansong)

Visitors watch a performance at the booth of China's Shanxi Province during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

Visitors pose for photos at the booth of China's Shanxi Province during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

A visitor views chairs at the booth of China's Jiangxi Province during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

Performers perform Sichuan Opera during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

An exhibitor introduces an exhibit at the booth of China's Jiangsu Province during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 7, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiansong)

Visitors view the trophy of the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

A visitor views a leather craftsmanship at the booth of China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 7, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiansong)

A cultural exchange event is seen during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

A staff member demonstrates embroidery at the booth of China's Henan Province during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 7, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiansong)

A staff member presents a naan doll at the booth of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

Visitors view porcelains at the booth of China's Fujian Province during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2025. The CIIE is not only a global platform for the trade of goods and services but also a grand event for the exchange of cultures and ideas between China and the world. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)