The first list of 252 exhibitors that will participate in the seventh China International Import Expo has been announced.

So far, over 800 companies from more than 60 countries and regions have signed up, occupying 270,000 square meters of exhibition area.

A first-time participant in the CIIE, leading automotive part supplier Aptive said that the CIIE provides an excellent opportunity for enterprises from various countries to exchange and collaborate. Aptive is actively preparing its exhibits and looks forward to expanding its cooperation with Chinese brands.

Sanofi, a French pharmaceutical company that has participated in the CIIE for the past six years, shared its plans for this year's expo. The company will showcase cutting-edge medical innovations, focusing on 12 potential breakthrough drugs and vaccines. Leveraging the expo's strong spillover effects, the company aims to introduce more high-quality innovative products to China.

By Zhao Guangmei