Less-developed countries seek to capitalize on consumer trends

Ethiopia, the second-most populous nation on the African continent, is well-positioned to capitalize on food and beverage trends in China through the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, according to Getahun Bikora Agegnhu, adviser to the director-general of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.

HSBC survey finds that quality matters

To better cater to the increasingly diverse and sophisticated demands of Chinese consumers, global businesses see quality products, partnerships and millennials as key, according to the latest survey by HSBC.

Thailand offers its support to free trade

China's efforts to deepen reform, promote cooperation among free trade zones and open up to foreign investment will make a major contribution to global cooperation, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said.

Nuclear power company reaching overseas

Overall demand for import purchases and overseas localized procurement by China National Nuclear Corp is expected to top $12 billion in the next five years, the company said during a news conference on Wednesday during the ongoing China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Fonterra applauds Xi's CIIE speech

The China International Import Expo is helping to provide new business opportunities, and President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the opening ceremony was "incredibly encouraging", said Christina Zhu, president of dairy company Fonterra China.

Honeywell benefits as a result of Internet Plus boost

Honeywell International, a US manufacturing and technology conglomerate, said China's Internet Plus strategy is providing huge opportunities to develop and deliver innovative connected products, services and solutions that help address challenges intelligently.

Student volunteers seize opportunity to shine

Student volunteer Ge Xuezheng is looking forward to seeing all his hard work pay off at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Time for companies to up their game in China

The washing machine in my apartment recently decided to down tools after working perfectly for 10 years. That meant I had to take a look at what's on offer in the market to prevent the dirty laundry from piling up.

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Companies showcase innovative drugs

Chinese government has sought to accelerate listing of medications

Medical device manufacturers display their latest technology

The medical device market in China, the world's second-largest economy, is experiencing enormous growth as demand rises for upgrades of hospital equipment.

Healthcare executives praise deeper reform and opening-up

Top executives of multinational healthcare companies have praised China's efforts to deepen reform and opening-up, saying the ongoing expo in Shanghai is a symbol of growing change that provides greater exchanges and cooperation in the global healthcare industry.