SHANGHAI, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Innovative technologies and brand-new launches are taking the spotlight at the ongoing ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, reflecting fresh ideas and industrial advances from global creators.
The expo, held from Nov. 5 to 10, brings together 4,142 overseas exhibitors, offering a glimpse into the diversity and creativity of global products.
People visit an interactive space at the booth of Sony at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)This photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows an electric vertical takeoff and landing flying vehicle at the booth of Vertaxiat the exhibition area of Automobile and Smart Mobility during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)A robotic hand is displayed at the booth of Hexagon at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)A visitor interacts with a companion robot dog aibo at the booth of Sony at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Han Xiaoyu)A humanoid robot is pictured at the booth of Siemens at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)A staff member introduces a ring camera designed for visually impaired people at the booth of Sony at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)People watch a robot fight performance at the booth of Unitree at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Han Xiaoyu)A child controls a small-scale excavator at the booth of KOBELCO at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Qiu Shaoyu)A boy views a marine robot at the booth of SEAHI Robotics at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Tingting)A visitor tries an exoskeleton product at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)People view a Tesla Cybercab at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)This photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows a new-generation intraocular lenses from Zeiss Group at the exhibition area of Intelligent Industry and Information Technology during the ninth edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/Shi Manke)A staff member of Medtronic introduces an intelligent surgical planning system at the exhibition area of Medical Equipment and Health Care Products during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)A staff member showcases high-tech products at an innovation lab of Adidas at the exhibition area of Consumer Goods during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)A visitor tries a headache relief patch at the booth of Emeterm at the innovation incubation special section during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Nuo)A visitor tries simulated driving of high-speed railway train at the China Pavilion during the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Rong)■