(Yicai) Nov. 5 -- The seventh China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai today, with 152 countries, regions, and international organizations participating.

This year's event has attracted a record 297 Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders, and more than 400 new products are on display, along with new technologies and services.

The expo, which is the world's first national-level import-themed trade fair, will run from Nov. 5 to 10 at the 420,000-square-meter National Exhibition and Convention Center.

A view of the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center.

 A view of the Intelligent Industry and Information Technology exhibition in Hall 4.1, which has a new materials section for the first time.

A humanoid robot stands in the 600-sqm artificial intelligence experience zone.

The Medical Equipment and Healthcare Products exhibition includes a number of internationally renowned drugmakers such as Bayer and Eli Lilly.

Editor: Tom Litting