155 countries and regions, 26 international organizations attend 2nd CIIE

Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2019 shows flower decorations outside the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) where the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) opens Tuesday, in Shanghai, east China. (Photo by Wang Xiang/Xinhua)

SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- A total of 155 countries and regions as well as 26 international organizations are attending the second China International Import Expo (CIIE), which is held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10.

The exhibition area covers around 360,000 square meters. Sixty-four countries will host country exhibitions and 3,893 companies are attending the business exhibitions, Chinese Vice Premier Hu Chunhua said at the opening ceremony Tuesday. ■