Over 400 new products, new technologies, and new services are showcased at the ongoing seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), which opened in Shanghai on Tuesday.
Themed "New Era, Shared Future", the six-day event is attended by 77 countries and international organizations in national pavilions, along with nearly 3,500 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions in the business exhibition.
At its exhibition area, U.S.-headquartered multinational enterprise Honeywell presented a series of new products that are exhibited in China for the first time, such as the latest terrain warning system for airplanes, plastic recycling technology, and products and solutions for buildings and smart manufacturing. "This gas detector debuted in China is mainly used in the semiconductor and photovoltaic production fields. Because of its relatively sensitive sensing technology, it can detect more than 35 types of harmful gases, toxic gases and flammable gases during the production process, which can ensure the safety of production and operating personnel," said exhibitor Hou Sai.
Meanwhile, global clothing giant Uniqlo also brought new technologies and new concepts this year, such as the "air cotton jacket", which used ultra-fine hollow fiber technology to greatly enhance the temperature lock effect; as well as a new down jacket specifically designed for the Chinese market, which can withstand temperatures as cold as minus 35 degrees Celsius.
"This is the high-quality down we use. If we compare 100 grams of this down with ordinary down, its fluffiness is almost doubled, so it can provide better warmth. Here is a small test. It is simulating the scenario where plants sway in winds while keep still with the cover of windproof fabric," said exhibitor Ding Yun.
In addition, high-tech products including humanoid robots, drones, and self-driving vehicles are all on display.
As the world's first national-level import-themed expo, the CIIE is held annually at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.
Since its first edition in 2018, this expo has become an important stage spotlighting China's new development paradigm, a platform for high-level opening-up and a public good for the whole world.
Over 400 new products, new technologies displayed at 7th CIIE
Over 400 new products, new technologies displayed at 7th CIIE
Delegates from the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region gathered in Shanghai from Friday to Sunday to discuss the future of the cross-Strait relations at the 2025 Cross-Strait Relations Seminar.
More than 160 experts, scholars, and representatives of various sectors attended the seminar, focusing on the advancement of Chinese modernization and the shared well-being of the people on both sides of the Strait.
Addressing the seminar, Qiu Kaiming, deputy director of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, affirmed that China can fully address various risks and challenges. He emphasized that China can ensure the shared well-being of people on both sides of the Strait and to thwart "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and external interference.
Qiu called on all Taiwan compatriots to recognize where Taiwan's future and interests lie and to advance national reunification and rejuvenation alongside their mainland compatriots.
Experts at the seminar highlighted that the mainland's economy is built on a solid foundation, marked by resilience and vast potential. They expressed confidence in the mainland's ability to handle challenges and continue advancing toward the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
"Our nation possesses a solid material foundation and robust development potential in its modernization. When it comes to advancing cross-Strait exchanges, integrated development, and achieving peaceful reunification, I believe our economic potential remains a key driver, and we must further leverage it to promote cross-Strait relations," said Zheng Jian, chair professor at the Graduate Institute for Taiwan Studies of Xiamen University.
Scholars from the Taiwan region emphasized the importance of cross-Strait exchange.
"[We should] enable elites in various disciplines to discuss the future of technology, let the social science elites work out a path forward for the Chinese people's development," said Yang Kai-huang, director of the Cross-Strait Research Center of Ming Chuan University.
"When I was teaching at Shih Hsin University, each semester, at least 95 percent of the students in my class never visited the Chinese mainland. Influenced by media and online misinformation, they developed misunderstandings about the mainland. I believe the most crucial solution is to enhance cross-Strait exchanges, particularly through media platforms," said Chi Chia-lin, honorary chairman of Taiwan's Reunification Alliance Party.
Experts discuss future of cross-Strait relations at Shanghai seminar
