国内英语新闻:France to hold innovation-themed activities at 2nd CIIE

SHANGHAI, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- More than 50 innovation-themed activities will be held in the French pavilion during the upcoming 2nd China International Import Expo (CIIE) running from Nov. 5 to 10 in Shanghai.

Six French regions and public institutions are expected to hold exhibitions at the pavilion, including the Paris Region and the France Sport Club.

In addition, a total of 17 well-known French companies like Air Liquide, Saint-Gobain and Societe Generale will also attend the expo.

All the French exhibitors in this year's CIIE have established long-term cooperative relations with their Chinese counterparts and can represent the image of France to varying degrees.

A total of 64 countries and three international organizations have confirmed their participation in the 2nd CIIE, and France is among the 15 guest of honor countries.