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

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

Published: 12:00am, 6 Nov, 2018

Updated: 2:28am, 6 Nov, 2018

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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Kinling Lo is a China reporter covering diplomacy and society news for the Post. She joined the team in 2016 as a cadet reporter.

Xie Yu joined the Post in 2015. She is the chief China finance reporter, covering the economy and development of financial markets.