9th China International Import Expo Opens in Shanghai, Witnessing Nine Years of China's Opening-Up Appeal

On November 5, 2026, the 9th China International Import Expo opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. The article reviews how China has deepened opening-up over nine years through measures such as reducing the negative list for foreign investment, upgrading free trade zones, and expanding service sector opening. Foreign companies including Taikoo, Medtronic, and Hexagon said they are expanding investment in China and participating in local innovation ecosystems. As the world's second-largest import market, China continues to share market opportunities globally.