The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) officially opened in Shanghai on Tuesday and will run till Sunday. This year’s event spans an impressive exhibition area of over 420,000 square meters, featuring participants from 152 countries, regions, and international organizations in both national and corporate exhibitions. A record-breaking 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders are in attendance. Nearly 3,800 journalists from domestic and international media outlets have registered. (Photos: Chen Xia/GT)