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Second CIIE concludes with 71.13-bln-USD tentative deals

  Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2019 shows a news briefing for the closing of the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 10, 2019. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

  SHANGHAI, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The second China International Import Expo (CIIE) concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services.

  The amount rose 23 percent from that of last year, Sun Chenghai, vice director of the CIIE Bureau, told a news conference.

  A total of 181 countries, regions and international organizations attended the expo, and more than 3,800 enterprises participated in the exhibitions.

  The six-day event, under the theme of "New Era, Shared Future," attracted more than 500,000 domestic and overseas buyers, Sun said.

  He said more than 230 companies from all over the world have signed up for the third CIIE, with their combined exhibition area exceeding 84,000 square meters.

  Among them are more than 80 Fortune Global 500 companies or industrial leaders, with a total exhibition area of more than 50,000 square meters, Sun added.

  Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2019 shows a news briefing for the closing of the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 10, 2019. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

  People visit the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area during the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov 10, 2019. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

  Volunteers pose for a photo at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, east China, the main venue for the second China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nov. 10, 2019. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

  Staff members pose for a photo at the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, east China, the main venue for the second China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nov. 10, 2019. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

  A girl poses for a photo with Jinbao, mascot of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), during the second CIIE in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 10, 2019. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

  Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2019 shows the Toyota booth at the Automobile exhibition area during the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)

  People experience racing games during the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 10, 2019. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

  Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2019 shows the Medical Equipment and Healthcare Products exhibition area during the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)

  People walk on the footpath of the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, east China, the main venue for the second China International Import Expo (CIIE), Nov. 10, 2019. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

  Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2019 shows the Equipment exhibition area during the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

  People play games at the Greece pavilion during the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 10, 2019. The second CIIE concluded Sunday, with 71.13 billion U.S. dollars worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)