From Nov 5-10, the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) transforms the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai into a vibrant hub of innovation. Under this year's theme, "Opening Up for Shared Opportunities, Cooperation for a Shared Future," the expo combines data-driven insights with real-world networking to unlock new paths for green tech, digital intelligence, and sustainable growth.
Among the highlights, organizers will unveil the World Openness Report and the latest World Openness Index, providing fresh metrics on global trade dynamics. Meanwhile, a series of forums will dive into vital topics: revitalizing multilateral cooperation, leveraging digital intelligence for inclusive development, championing green and sustainable growth, and exploring what an open Chinese mainland means for international partners.
For young innovators like Remmel Jasmin, a student from Germany studying at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, CIIE isn't just another trade event—it's a launchpad. "I'm particularly excited about green and smart services and seeing how digital transformation can accelerate sustainable development," she says. By connecting German startups with enterprises from the Chinese mainland, Remmel believes the expo is a rare opportunity to deepen Sino-German ties and shape a greener future together.
As businesses and changemakers from around the world convene in Shanghai, they carry a shared goal: to transform global challenges into collaborative solutions. From high-level dialogues to product showcases, CIIE 2025 is more than an expo—it's a blueprint for how young professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders can co-create a more connected, sustainable, and open future.
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German youth sees CIIE as a bridge linking Chinese and German markets
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