A Siemens representative shows an energy system to visitors at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Monday. Photo: Xinhua A Siemens representative shows an energy system to visitors at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
A Siemens representative shows an energy system to visitors at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
China economy
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Despite little US presence, China’s import expo proved crowded enough on Day 1

  • First China International Import Expo opens with tens of thousands trying to get in
  • Local officials told to buy so that foreign exhibitors can return home with pockets full

Topic |   China economy
Kinling LoXie Yu
Kinling Lo and Xie Yu

Updated: 2:28am, 6 Nov, 2018

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A Siemens representative shows an energy system to visitors at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Monday. Photo: Xinhua A Siemens representative shows an energy system to visitors at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
A Siemens representative shows an energy system to visitors at the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
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