The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will take place from November 5 to 10, 2024, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). For security reasons, the Center will be closed to the public from October 25 to November 12, 2024. During this period, all individuals and vehicles will be required to present valid badges to enter or exit the premises. Please note that these badges require pre-registration and processing.

I. Badge Registration Dates

1. Exhibitor Badges:

(1) Delegates at the Country Exhibition: Registration is open from July 1 to October 20.

(2) Exhibitors of the Enterprise & Business Exhibition: Registration is open from July 8 to October 20.

(3) Participants of People-to-People Exchange Activity: Registration is open from September 1 to October 20.

2. Visitor Badges:

(1) Trading Group Professional Visitors: Registration is open from May 20 to October 20.

(2) On-Site Supporting Events Personnel: Registration is open from mid-September (exact date to be announced) to October 31.

3. Others:

Registration details for special events personnel, special guests of the Enterprise & Business Exhibition, media representatives, and staff members will be released separately.

II. Information on Badge Registration

Following the "one person, one Badge" principle, participants are required to register with their real names through the relevant section of the official CIIE website to obtain their badges (Country Exhibition Organizers, Enterprise & Business Exhibition exhibitors, and visitor pre-registration). Applicants can either register for a new badge or reactivate an existing one. Please follow the instructions below:

1. Registration for New Badges

Participants can apply for their badges through the relevant sections of the official CIIE website, depending on their specific role in the event.

2. Reuse of Existing Badges

Since the 5th CIIE, individuals who have already completed the registration process (excluding supporting events personnel, volunteers, professional visitors on November 9 and 10, exhibit setup/teardown staff, and other specified groups) may, in principle, reactivate their existing badges. This only applies if they meet the reuse criteria and their badges are intact with no changes required to personal information. Applicants can reactivate their badges by visiting the relevant section on the official CIIE website and following the provided instructions. This approach is highly recommended.

III. Explanation of Badge Application Status

1. Registration Information Submitted

The applicant has completed the personal information form and is awaiting the next review. Please note that the “Temporarily Saved” or “Pending Submission” status indicates that your application is incomplete.  

2. Review in Progress

Registration information is currently under review. The process usually takes about 7 days for domestic applicants and approximately 15 days for international applicants. The system will notify you of the results once your payment has been processed and the review process is complete. 

3. Badge in Production

Your registration has been approved, and your badge is now being processed. Please note that badges are currently not available for pickup.

4. Badges Ready for Pickup/Being Delivered

(1) Pickup in Person: If you choose to collect your badge in person, the application status will display as "Badge Ready for Pickup." This means that your badge is available for pickup. Applicants should contact their designated units, who will then bring the necessary materials needed to collect badges from the CIIE Registration and Badge Management Center.  

(2) Pickup via Delivery: If you choose to have your badges shipped to you, the application status will display as "Delivery in Progress." This means that your badge is currently in transit via a courier service. You can track the progress of your delivery using the provided tracking number. We will combine badges into a single package for every 10 badges ordered for badge delivery requests with the same organization, address, and recipient. Please check the tracking number for specific details.

5. Reuse Activation

Applicants who wish to reuse their badges from the 5th or 6th CIIE will have their access restored and can enter using their existing badges.

6. Invalid Data

The applicant has entered incorrect personal information, such as their name or ID number, and will need to revise and submit the correct details.

7. Application Denied

The applicant does not meet the relevant requirements for participation in the CIIE and is therefore not eligible for badge issuance.

IV. Badge Policies

1. Period of Validity

Badges can be valid for either a long period or a specific timeframe.

(1) Long-Term Validity: Valid from 0:00 on October 25 to 24:00 on November 12. No specific time is indicated on the Badge. (There will be additional regulations during the special event.)

(2) Limited-Time Validity: Valid only during the dates indicated on the Badge. For example, a Badge marked “November 8-10” is only valid within this timeframe.

2. Authorized Areas

Badge holders can access areas within the outer perimeter of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

3. Important Reminders

(1) Badge holders should take good care of their Badges.  Lending or fraudulent use of Badges is strictly prohibited. Any violations of this rule will result in immediate confiscation of the Badge, with no replacements or reissues granted.

(2) Badge holders should ensure that their Badges are worn properly and clearly visible when entering authorized areas. They must also comply with all security checks.

(3) Holders of specific Badges, including special guest VIPs, VIP exhibitors, VIP visitors, and individuals with disabilities, can use the dedicated lanes for expedited access. Special guest VIPs and their entourage are exempt from security checks.

V. Registration for Vehicle Permits

During CIIE, parking within the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) will be managed through a quota system for areas within the outer perimeter. Parking outside the outer perimeter will be coordinated by Shanghai’s transportation authorities, with spaces allocated based on online reservations. To apply for a vehicle permit for parking within the outer perimeter of the venue, please check the available parking quotas in the registration system and submit your application according to the designated parking areas and their validity periods. To reserve parking spaces beyond the outer perimeters of the venue, please keep an eye out for upcoming parking reservation notices from the Shanghai transportation authorities and make your reservation online.

VI. Information on the Registration and Badge Management Center

The CIIE has established a Registration and Badge Management Center on the first floor of the QUBE Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao, located within the Hongqiao World Center at No. 200, Lane 1588, Zhuguang Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai. This center manages attendee registration, handles lost Badge reports, issues replacement Badges, and provides on-site emergency registration services. It is also jointly operated by the China International Import Expo Bureau and the Shanghai Public Security Bureau. Its service hours are as follows (and may be extended during peak periods):  

(1) October 25 to November 4: 9:00-19:00.

(2) November 5 to November 7: 9:00-20:00.

(3) November 8 to November 9: 9:00-19:00.

(4) November 10: 9:00-12:00.

VII. Instructions for Badge Reissuance

1. Online Application

(1) Applicants should complete real-name authentication using the official CIIE mobile app or mini-program and link their account to their original physical Badge.

(2) Applicants should choose the “online badge reissuance” option, select the reissuance reason, verify their personal information, and complete the payment process.

(3) Once the badge is ready, applicants can collect it at the badge collection window of the Registration and Badge Management Center by presenting the notification SMS and a valid ID (such as an ID card or passport).

2. On-Site Application

(1) Applicants should visit the reissuance window at the Registration and Badge Management Center, fill out a badge reissuance application form, and make the payment.

(2) Once the badge is ready, applicants can collect it at the badge collection window of the Registration and Badge Management Center by presenting the notification SMS and a valid ID (such as an ID card or passport).

VIII. Policies for Applying and Using Digital Badges

1. Who Can Apply

Individuals who have registered and obtained their physical badges, with the exception of volunteers, professional visitors on November 9 and 10, and booth setup/teardown staff. Individuals whose badge access permissions are valid.

2. Situations Eligible for Application

Individuals mentioned above may apply if they don’t have their badges due to personal reasons (e.g., lost or forgotten) when entering access areas or if their badges are damaged.

3. When to Apply

In principle, applications can be submitted from October 25 to November 3 and from November 6 to November 10. Please note that the use of electronic credentials will be suspended during specific time periods when special events are held.

4. How to Apply

Applicants can submit requests for electronic badge usage through the designated sections of the official CIIE mobile app (APP or mini-program). After verification, they will receive a QR code for their electronic badge, which grants them access to authorized areas. Each individual can apply up to three times. Once activated, the code remains valid for the entire day, without any limit on the number of entries.   

5. Checkpoint Setup

Six checkpoints for initial badge screening will be set up at the outer entrances of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). These checkpoints will be located at Gate 2, Gate 7, Gate 17, overpasses on Zhuguang Road and Suhong Road, and the underpass on Zhuguang Road. In addition, there will be ten dedicated verification points for electronic badges at the venue entrances. These verification points will be at the following locations: East Hall (8m layer), South Hall (8m layer), West Hall (8m layer), North Hall, A0 Office Building, InterContinental Hotel (8m layer), the corridor between Halls 1.1H and 2.1H, the corridor between Halls 3H and 4.1H, the corridor between Halls 5.1H and 6.1H, and the corridor between Halls 7.1H and 8.1H.