The event will feature 162 countries, regions, and international organizations, with an exhibition area spanning over 440,000 square meters.

The fair will run until November 10 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center and will feature 4,142 foreign companies from 148 countries and regions, the highest number since its inception.

Data from the Commerce Ministry indicated that more than 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and leaders of their respective sectors will be present in this edition, and more than 2,000 companies will participate for the first time.

The national exhibition will include 69 countries and international organizations, with Canada and Sri Lanka as guests of honor.

Moldova, Romania, Seychelles, Gabon, Somalia, and the United Nations Development Programme will participate for the first time.

The agenda also includes the Hongqiao International Economic Forum, themed “Stable Cooperation and Jointly Building an Open World Economy,” which will feature a main session and 23 parallel forums.

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