The third China International Import Expo(CIIE)opened on November 5 in Shanghai.The major commercial event brings together around 2,600 businesses from over 120 countries and regions,including 196 U.S.firms,and has already registered at least 400,000 professional buyers.Strict COVID-19 safeguards are in place to ensure the well-being of all participants.Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the opening ceremony on November 4 via video.