Representatives of 16 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the French Mediterranean region of Corsica have embarked on their journey to Shanghai to participate in the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE).

Five days away from the first China International Import Expo (CIIE), foreign exhibitors at the event are rushing to make final touches to their booths to ensure their exhibits shine. The CIIE is slated to kick off in Shanghai on Monday, with the world set to witness China's transformation from being the biggest exporter in goods to an even bigger buyer.

Two years after Beijing successfully hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, Shanghai, the other Chinese international metropolis, held the Expo 2010 with great success. It fulfilled the century-cherished dream of the Chinese people to enjoy the “World Expo” at their doorsteps. Ten days from now, another world Expo, China's first import Expo, will open. The past eight years have not only witnessed Shanghai's development as the bridgehead of China's opening-up process, but also China's promise to be more open to the world.

Map, transport and general information for visitors to the China International Import Expo is available on a new feature of mobile phone application Shanghai Jiaotong (Shanghai Traffic).

The upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) has been a big boon to revitalize the world economy, Bangladeshi experts said on Tuesday.