Looking ahead

Events and stories coming up in the next few days

Hi-tech fair will promote innovation-driven growth

The 19th China Hi-Tech Fair will kick off on Thursday in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, with the theme "Innovation-driven development and supply quality upgrade". Covering 120,000 square meters, the six-day event is expected to attract more than 3,000 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions, showcasing their latest products. Inaugurated in 1999, the annual event has become one of the major State-level international events in China's science and technology sector.