The ongoing 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in the east China megacity of Shanghai has drawn participation from thousands of global food companies seeking partnerships and business opportunities in the Chinese market. Running from Nov 5 to 10, this year's CIIE features the largest-ever food and agricultural products exhibition in its history, hosting over 2,000 enterprises. The exhibition area for food and agricultural products showcases a diverse array of specialty products from around the world, including fruits, beef and dairy products. To better engage with visitors, many exhibitors have set up tasting stations, inviting guests to sample their products. Some of the exhibitors have chosen the CIIE as the launch platform for their products in China. China is a highly attractive market for global business players. Many exhibitors have returned year after year, not missing a single edition of the CIIE, aiming to secure broader distribution channels for their new products. Shotlist: Shanghai, China - Recent: 1. Various of booths at 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), visitors, food; 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Jiang Fujing, director of Spanish ham sales (ending with shot 3): "The debut of our products at the CIIE lays a solid foundation for our future expansion in the Chinese market. We hope that through our ham products, more consumers can learn about Spanish culinary culture."; 3. Various of ham on display; 4. Exhibition booth, visitors; 5. Chef spreading salt on steak; 6. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Mirael Praeiro, director, Mato Grosso Investment Promotion Agency, Brazil (ending with shot 7): "Mato Grosso State is participating in the CIIE once again, bringing our meat product MT Steak, as well as our popcorn, corn, and sesame for everyone to try. This year marks our largest exhibition stand at the CIIE in recent editions."; 7. Various of visitors talking, chef cooking steak; 8. Various of booth of Swiss Centers, exhibits; 9. SOUNDBITE (English) Guillaume Muriset, client success manager, Swiss Centers (ending with shot 10): "Now it's the eighth time we are coming, and we have 36 brands, out of which 13 are newcomers. They can find business partners here, and they can find new customers."; 10. Various of exhibits; 11. Various of fruits, vegetables on display; 12. Exhibition booths, visitors. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]