The second China International Import Expo takes place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, Nov 5 to 10. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A total of 242 companies and 705 people from Lishui, East China's Zhejiang province, attended the second China International Import Expo (CIIE), which was held in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10.

During the expo, delegates from Lishui companies attended a series of exchange activities, such as a signing conference and a scientific forum.

Ji Quanquan, chairman of Qingtian Import Commodity City, said that the expo was a great support and encouragement for that industry. He said he believed that, as the home of many overseas Chinese, Qingtian has huge advantages to offer overseas Chinese.

"We can buy the most advanced technical equipment in our home countries," said Cheng Jiaji, chairman of Jingning She autonomous county's Hongqiang Bamboo Ware Co Ltd, adding that the company would try to take the opportunities Qingtian offers.

The Lishui company Qingtian Vranac Wine Co Ltd signed the city's first contract with a value of $1.5 million.