Firms are eager for places at Shanghai's 2019 CIIE

The number of enterprises confirming their participation in the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) scheduled for November in Shanghai has exceeded half of the planned number, said a senior manager with a company responsible for inviting exhibitors to the expo.

Those in the fields of food, agricultural products, medical care, and quality life that were very popular among enterprise and individual purchasers at the first CIIE have shown a great interest in particular in participating in the expo this year, said Zhang Weimin, a national lawmaker and vice-general manager of Shanghai International Trade Promotion Co Ltd under East Best and Lansheng Group, during the ongoing annual session of the national legislature in Beijing on Wednesday.

As a highlight of the event, the business exhibition section featuring seven categories as well as an outdoor exhibition area will expand from 270,000 square meters to 300,000 sq m this year, Zhang said.