Liu Fuxue, deputy director of the CIIE Bureau, said that the second expo will feature more enterprises offering augmented reality and virtual reality products, smart hardware for elderly care, automobiles and industrial machines.

According to the organizer, the second CIIE will occupy 300,000 square meters for its enterprise and business exhibitions. New areas for outdoor exhibitions will also be introduced, allowing for the display of autonomous driving vehicles and large-scale mechanical devices.

In addition, the former consumer electronics and household appliances exhibition area will be transformed to the new Sci-Tech Life Hall, featuring smart household appliances, service robots, online entertainment, wearable equipment, high-definition display and new technology for the sports industry.

Global Fortune 500 enterprises such as Panasonic and Foxconn have already signed up for the second CIIE.

According to Sun Chenghai, deputy director of the CIIE Bureau, the expo can help private companies and small- and medium-sized enterprises to better understand the international market, stay abreast of the latest trends and identify new business opportunities.