On November 10^th, the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) concluded with a remarkable achievement in intended transaction amounts. This year witnessed the participation of 3,486 companies from 128 countries and regions, including 289 Fortune 500 and industry-leading enterprises, marking the highest number in the expo's history. The total intention-to-deal amount over the year reached an impressive 78.41 billion dollars, signifying a 6.7% growth from the previous edition.

The expo brought together guests from 154 countries, regions, and international organizations. The latest offerings from 72 nations and international organizations were presented at the Country Exhibition. A total of 3,486 enterprises from 128 countries and regions attended the Business Exhibition, showcasing 442 innovative and groundbreaking products, technologies, and services. 

Assortment of innovations

The enterprise exhibition at this CIIE was marked by a convergence of diverse businesses, a plethora of new products, and significant achievements. With a focus on high-quality development and a high-quality lifestyle, innovation emerged as the common theme, and technological empowerment became the mainstream trend. The exhibition booths and products featured cutting-edge technology, novel themes, and a myriad of highlights. The event boasted 442 representative premieres of new products, technologies, and services. The Innovation Incubation Zone attracted over 300 innovative projects from 39 countries and regions, surpassing the total from the previous two editions.

Novel initiatives, including the inaugural multinational entrepreneurs' pavilion, specialized sessions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and on-site transactions at the automobile exhibition zone, were introduced. Actively enhancing collaborations and facilitating connections, the event organized nearly a hundred specialized matchmaking activities to promote transactions. Buyers showed interest in products combining everyday use with advanced technology. A multitude of high-tech products gained favor among professionals, potentially accelerating their entry into the Chinese market and contributing to industrial upgrades.

Insights from the Hongqiao Forum

The Hongqiao International Economic Forum showcased a more prominent open theme, focusing on "Joining Hands in Development, Opening Up for the Future." With 22 sub-forums addressing "Open Development", "Open Cooperation", "Open Innovation" and "Open Sharing", the forum engaged in in-depth discussions. A flagship report, "World Openness Report 2023," was released, unveiling the latest World Openness Index; a related seminar was hosted.

The forum attracted over 8,000 participants, the highest in its history, featuring a strong lineup of speakers. Six Nobel Prize and Turing Award winners, eight domestic and foreign academicians, 22 renowned experts and scholars, and 118 executives from Fortune 500 and leading industry enterprises shared their insights across various sectors. A total of 345 guests from sectors including politics, business, and academia delivered speeches.

784.1亿美元！第六届进博会意向金额成交创历届之最

11月10日，第六届中国国际进口博览会闭幕。今年，来自128个国家和地区的3486家企业参展，其中，世界500强和行业龙头企业达289家，数量为历届之最。按一年计意向成交金额784.1亿美元，比上届增长6.7%。

来自154个国家、地区和国际组织的来宾齐聚进博会。72个国家和国际组织亮相国家展，128个国家和地区的3486家企业参加企业展，集中展示442项代表性首发新产品、新技术、新服务。按一年计意向成交金额784.1亿美元，比上届增长6.7%。

众商云集、新品众多

本届进博会企业商业展众商云集、新品众多、成效显著。六大展区设置聚焦高质量发展和高品质生活，创新引领成为共同主题，科技赋能成为主流趋势，展台展品科技感强，题材新颖，亮点纷呈。442项代表性首发新产品、新技术、新服务集中展示。创新孵化专区吸引来自39个国家和地区的超过300个创新项目参展，超过前两届的总和。

首次举办跨国企业家巡馆、中小企业专场对接会和汽车展区现场成交活动。积极强化对接撮合，通过组织近百场专场对接活动等方式，多措并举促进成交，采购商兼具日常使用和科技感产品。大量高科技产品获专业观众青睐，有望加快进入中国市场，助力产业升级。

虹桥论坛贡献智慧

本届虹桥经济论坛开放主题更加突出。聚焦“携手促发展开放赢未来”这一主题，22场分论坛围绕“开放发展”“开放合作”“开放创新”“开放共享”四个板块开展深入研讨；重磅发布旗舰报告《世界开放报告2023》，公布最新世界开放指数并举办专题研讨会。

虹桥论坛参会人数超过8000人，为历届之最。发言嘉宾阵容强大。诺贝尔奖和图灵奖得主6人，境内外院士（学部委员）8人，知名专家学者22人，世界500强和行业龙头企业高管118人。政商学等各界发言嘉宾共计345位。

文丨记者 何晶
图丨记者 曾育文
译｜刘佳慧
责编 | 王楠
校对 | 赵丹丹