Over 480 Global, Asian and Chinese Product Debuts Featured at Shanghai Import Expo
A record number of new products and technologies are being showcased at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, with more than 480 exhibits making their global, Asian or Chinese market debuts.
Running from November 5 to 10, the exhibition brings together international companies that are not only introducing innovations to Chinese consumers but also expanding cooperation with local manufacturers and research institutions.
Among the innovations presented by German company Carl Zeiss AG is a laser confocal fluorescence imaging system that allows surgeons to observe microscopic tissue structures at the cellular level in real time during operations.
The company is also displaying an innovative flexible intraocular lens designed for myopia correction. The lens offers precisely matched sizes, with plans to localize production in China in the near future.
Xie Lei, chief operating officer of Carl Zeiss Greater China, said optical technologies, which form the foundation of the company's expertise, are finding increasingly widespread applications in industry and medicine.
He noted that closer cooperation with Chinese partners would help the company develop products better suited to the local market.
French tire manufacturer Michelin is showcasing innovations for the automotive sector. One technology enables tires to collect information about contact between the tread and road surface, potentially improving driving safety.
Another exhibit is a tire containing 75 percent recycled materials, making its Asian debut at the expo.
Song Feng, vice president of Michelin China, said the company's intelligent sensing technology can be adapted to vehicles equipped with tires from different manufacturers.
Michelin has already tested relevant applications in China with an initial group of automakers and intelligent-driving partners. The first practical deployments in the Chinese market are expected in 2027.
South Korea's SK Group is also presenting artificial intelligence technologies. The SK hynix booth features AI-oriented memory solutions alongside the group's technological capabilities and development plans for AI data centers.
Jung Eun-tae, co-CEO of SK China, said the group hopes to strengthen cooperation with Chinese partners and jointly explore new business opportunities.
Launched in 2018, CIIE is the world's first national-level exhibition dedicated specifically to imports. It has become an important platform for international companies seeking access to China's consumer and industrial markets.
As reported by SSTV+, more than 480 products and technologies are making their global, Asian or Chinese market debuts at the ninth CIIE in Shanghai. International companies are using the exhibition not only to introduce new products but also to expand manufacturing, research and business cooperation in China.
