The first batch of exhibits enter the pavilion, and the seventh China International Import Expo enters the sprint stage_1
On October 22, the first batch of exhibits for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) arrived at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), signaling that the event is entering its final preparation stage.
Among the items that made their way into the venue were the Jaguar FE racing car, Karcher’s Hawk 4000bar ultra-high pressure water jet work station, avocados from South Africa introduced by Dole, the latest global nuclear medicine molecular imaging PET/CT MAX Apollo from GE Healthcare, and Siemens Healthineers’ first-ever display of the 7T magnetic resonance MAGNETOM Terra.X in Asia.
Zhong Luyin, Chief Communications Officer for GE Healthcare China, stated, “As a consistent participant in the CIIE, GE Healthcare is here not just for the ‘CIIE promise’ but also for the ‘China promise.’ This year, GE Healthcare will showcase over 30 innovative products, with 17 making their debut at the expo, including seven global debuts and ten products making their first appearance in China, marking the highest number of debuts we’ve ever had.”
Lu Yi, Marketing Manager for Siemens Healthineers’ MRI Division, mentioned, “We always see the CIIE as an important stage for showcasing our cutting-edge MRI products. The ‘spillover effect’ from the expo has accelerated the market entry of many of our products. Several items we previously showcased at the CIIE have led to contracts with domestic users, truly reflecting the transition from exhibition to commercial investment.”
As the opening date approaches, there’s a peak in the import of exhibits arriving via maritime channels at the Shanghai Wusongkou Port. Recently, a sizable batch of items, comprising various products imported through sea distribution channels, arrived. This batch includes dried fruits and handicrafts from South Africa; bread, wine, whiskey, juice, honey, milk powder, and alpaca wool blankets from countries like Australia and New Zealand; and barley tea from South Korea, totaling 31 batches and nearly 6 tons. Following inspection and supervision by the Shanghai Wusong Customs, these diverse goods from different countries are gradually being sent to the National Exhibition and Convention Center for display.
According to Zhang Yuanfeng, Section Chief of the Logistics Monitoring Division at Wusong Customs, the customs have set up a dedicated area for CIIE goods, initiating a “CIIE Exclusive Window” and assigning dedicated personnel for supervision and service. They have implemented a system allowing “remote appointment for businesses and on-site customs processing,” ensuring seamless connections for showcasing, inspection, and collection of exhibits, enabling them to reach the expo in the shortest time possible.
On the 21st, a batch of Korean fried salmon snacks was cleared through customs at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, marking the successful implementation of the Customs declaration system which simplifies certain requirements related to exhibition certificates at this year’s CIIE.
To support the growing success of the CIIE, the General Administration of Customs has introduced 18 facilitation measures this year, including a new initiative: “For animal and plant-derived exhibition foods that have been cleared of the risks of animal and plant disease transmission, they can be exempt from providing official health certificates or animal and plant quarantine certificates from the exporting country or region.” This measure has allowed first-time entrants like the Korean fried salmon snacks to swiftly clear customs and make their appearance at the CIIE.
