(CIIE) Xi Story: CIIE, an embodiment of Xi's vision of opening up

SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first national-level import-themed expo personally conceived and promoted by President Xi Jinping, opened in Shanghai on Wednesday.

It sets record highs for both exhibition area and exhibitor numbers, reflecting the appeal of China's commitment to opening its market wider and sharing the opportunities of its growth with t