SHANGHAI - Currently, an exhibition area of over 180,000 square meters has been booked for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), according to a CIIE promotion event.

It is expected that the total booked exhibition area for the 7th CIIE will surpass 200,000 square meters by the end of January.

The global promotion of the 7th CIIE was launched in December 2023 and is scheduled to last until June 2024. This promotion effort is expected to cover more than 30 countries and regions.

The 7th CIIE is due to be held in Shanghai in November 2024. The 6th CIIE saw tentative deals worth a total of $78.41 billion reached for one-year purchases of goods and services -- a record high.