The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) has concluded with a record-breaking $83.49 billion in intended deals! Over six days, 155 countries participated, and  4,108 international companies gathered in Shanghai. From a Portuguese cork brand signing its first 100,000-order deal to Siemens Healthineers expanding its booth for the eighth consecutive year, global enterprises discovered new opportunities in the Chinese market. From robot chess matches to the debut of vertical take-off aircraft, a wave of innovative products took center stage, showcasing China’s vast market as a global testing ground for innovation. The “CIIE effect” continues to attract the world — over a hundred companies have already booked their spots for the next expo. More than just a marketplace, CIIE stands as a powerful symbol of openness, cooperation, and a shared future of prosperity.