Tel: (021) 968888

E-mail: media@ciie.org

The “Online Media Center” encompasses a web portal, WeChat mini program, and service account, releasing official information related to the CIIE. It provides registered journalists with interview details, significant announcements, exhibitor and exhibit updates, booth activities, supporting events, media manuals, service guarantees, and more. Additionally, it offers downloadable text, image, and video materials, serving as a repository of news resources. Registered journalists of the CIIE may log in to the web version of the “Online Media Center” via the official CIIE website (https://www.ciie.org/zbh/en/), or search for the “China International Import Expo” mini program on WeChat to access the center. Alternatively, they may follow the “China International Import Expo Journalist Service Platform” service account on WeChat or scan the QR code below, complete authentication by linking their mobile number, and thus gain access to interview information.

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) media passes serve as your official authorization for reporting on the event, as well as for accessing media shuttle services, navigating the Media Center, recommended media hotels, the National Exhibition and Convention Center, and other relevant CIIE venues.

If your application has been approved and you have become a registered journalist for this year's expo, and you have selected on-site collection of media passes, please collect your passes at the following designated times and locations:

Credential Collection Time:

November 2nd to 4th, 2025, daily from 8:00 to 22:00

Credential Collection Locations:

Registered journalists staying at recommended media hotels may collect their passes at the CIIE Sub-Media Center within the hotel.

Other registered journalists are requested to collect their passes at: Lotus Hall, 1st floor of Radisson Collection Hotel, Yangtze Shanghai(No. 2099 Yan’an West Road, Changning District, Shanghai). – CIIE Sub-Media Center.

Collection Contact Information:

Hotel Front Desk: 021-62750000

If you have chosen to reuse your passes from the previous CIIE, or opted to receive your passes via mail, on-site collection is not required.

The Media Center for the China International Import Expo is situated on levels 1 to 3 of the A0 Office Building at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), located at 1988 Zhuguang Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai, in close proximity to Gate 8 of the Convention Center.

Operating Hours

From November 3rd to November 10th, 2025, with specific daily operating hours to be announced in due course. Please stay tuned for further updates.

Contact Information

Tel: (021) 968888
        E-mail: media@ciie.org

Location Diagram of the Media Centerr

Functional Areas of the Media Center

The Media Center is comprised of various functional areas, including the Information Desk, Media Workspace, Exclusive Media Workspace, Radio & Television Services Area,, Press Conference Halls, Interview Rooms, and Catering and Refreshment Area, among others. The entire Media Center is covered by a wireless network.

Live Broadcast Position

The Media Center has established a dedicated live broadcasting point at the heart of the public media workspace, facilitating reporters’ live coverage.

The National Exhibition and Convention Center boasts comprehensive 5G signal coverage, enabling media professionals to reserve 5G audiovisual signal transmission services via the online Media Center or the Booking Office at the Media Center.

CIIE Broadcast Studios

During the 8th CIIE, a total of 10 broadcast studios will be available: one each in the Food and Agricultural Products, Consumer Goods, Trade in Services, and Automobile and Smart Mobility exhibition areas; two in the Intelligent Industry & Information Technology exhibition area; three in the Medical Equipment & Healthcare Products exhibition area; and one in the People-to-People Exchange Activities area.

Each studio covers approximately 36 m² and is equipped with:

Desks and chairs

Power supply and internet access

Storage shelves and whiteboard

TV screen and soundproofing

Glass background wall, CIIE logo backdrop, and mascot Jinbao

Reservation Rules

1. Reservation QR codes are available at the Online Media Center and the onsite Media Center.

2. Reservations open two days in advance. Users must provide basic information, including media organization and name.

3. Each media organization may reserve one studio at a time for a maximum of three hours.

4. If check-in is not completed within 20 minutes after the reserved start time, the studio will be released for onsite booking.

1.Advance Reservation

Registered journalists for the CIIE may consult the Booking Office at the Media Center via telephone or email to inquire about the details, pricing, and application methods for reservation and rental services, as well as to make reservations. Alternatively, journalists may access the journalist registration system of the CIIE or the “Online Media Center” to obtain relevant information, download application forms, and proceed with reservations.

Please complete the application form and submit it by email to the Booking Office (ibcbooking@ciie.org). Within three days of receiving your application form, the Booking Office will contact your media organization to confirm specific requirements and detailed fees.

2. On-site Booking

During the operation period of the Media Center, registered journalists may visit the Booking Office in person to place on-site reservations for the relevant services.

Settlement Currency and Payment Methods

Reservation and rental services at the Media Center are quoted in RMB. If payment is made in US dollars, settlement will be conducted at the RMB/USD exchange rate announced by the People’s Bank of China on the day of payment.

The Booking Office accepts payments in cash (RMB), credit card, or bank transfer.

The Media Center offers a dedicated image download service for registered media. Please proceed to the Image Center of the Media Center to apply for the relevant services.

During the CIIE, any organizations or individuals (including registered CIIE journalists) intending to operate radio transmitting devices—such as wireless cameras, walkie-talkies, or wireless microphones—within the Media Center and National Exhibition and Convention Center premises must submit an application in advance to the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization (Shanghai Radio Administration Bureau) and complete the necessary procedures.

Registered CIIE journalists are requested to log in to the “Online Media Center” for specific regulations, download and complete the “China International Import Expo Radio Frequency Application Form”, and email the completed form to: fengtb@sheitc.sh.gov.cn.

Throughout the CIIE, a series of press conferences will be convened by the Media Center.

Registered journalists may obtain press conference information and register their attendance through the CIIE’s Online Media Center or at the comprehensive information desk located on the first floor of the Media Center.

During the CIIE, the Media Center will launch the distinctive “My CIIE Moment” interview series and the “Face-to-Face with Overseas CEOs” exclusive interviews, inviting both domestic and international journalists to engage with foreign participants and senior executives of exhibiting enterprises. On-site interpretation services will be provided.

Additionally, the Media Center will arrange off-site interview routes centered on themes such as Shanghai's latest economic and social developments, with translation services available during these interviews.

Registered CIIE journalists may reserve and register for press conferences, both internal and external interviews, as well as various other activities through the online Media Center or the comprehensive information desk on the first floor of the Media Center. Journalists may also access information regarding accommodation, transportation, highlights of exhibited products, and other essential updates.

Book Promotion and Gifting Section

On the second floor of the Media Center, a dedicated section for book promotion and gifting has been established, where both Chinese and international journalists are presented with publications that reflect Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, as well as academic works showcasing Shanghai as a model site for the practice of Xi Jinping’s cultural ideology. Special emphasis is placed on books and audiovisual materials that encapsulate the city’s cultural spirit, economic advancement, and social development, thereby presenting Shanghai’s urban image and its achievements in high-quality growth. These selections also highlight the city’s unique integration of culture, tourism, commerce, sports, and exhibitions, showcasing the publications that illuminate Shanghai’s philosophical, historical, and cultural highlights.

Intangible Heritage Lounge

By employing immersive, scene-based and life-oriented displays, the Intangible Heritage Lounge offers a captivating window into Shanghai’s intangible cultural treasures. Through masterful presentations of Shanghai’s rich cultural heritage and distinct aesthetic sensibilities, complemented by interactive experiences with a variety of lively, fascinating intangible heritage projects, the exhibition showcases the city’s achievements in safeguarding intangible culture and its contemporary applications, revealing the resplendent beauty of Shanghai’s intangible legacy in modern life.

Shanghai Literary Collection

The Shanghai Literary Collection (tentative title) meticulously selects outstanding works from the Shanghai Book Fair and top-rated Shanghai editions, curates global bestseller lists, and introduces a vibrant array of leading cultural and creative IPs from Shanghai. Within this fragrant atmosphere of books and ink, Chinese and international journalists are invited to savor the refined elegance of Shanghai’s culture and experience the profound allure of literary tradition. The themed displays harmoniously blend books with cultural and creative products, forging a multifunctional, diverse cultural space.

Artistic Space

The “Artistic Space” aspires to serve as a premier platform for Shanghai’s urban arts and culture, inviting distinguished artists and ensembles from around the globe to participate in collaborative, integrative performances, while providing an immersive experience for journalists from both home and abroad. By carefully selecting artistic presentations that best represent Shanghai’s unique character, this enclave within the Media Center at the CIIE unveils the multifaceted charm of the city’s artistic stage, reflecting the singular temperament and distinctive aura of Shanghai.