An exhibitor talks with visitors during a matchmaking meeting for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, July 24, 2024. A pre-expo supply and demand matchmaking meeting on food, agricultural products, medical devices, and healthcare products for the 7th CIIE was held here on Wednesday. The 7th CIIE is scheduled to be held from Nov. 5 to 10, and preparations are progressing steadily.