Editor’s Note
This article highlights the global reach of the CIIE, showcasing how international companies like the UAE’s SINDAN are leveraging the platform to debut innovative technologies and products tailored for the Chinese market. The cultural resonance of their “Black Myth: Wukong” figurine underscores the expo’s role in fostering cross-cultural commercial exchange.
On November 5th, the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) officially opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. SINDAN, an AI-driven technology company from the United Arab Emirates, made its debut at the expo, showcasing a range of innovative 3D-printed products. Among them, a figurine inspired by Chinese culture, themed after “Black Myth: Wukong,” was particularly eye-catching, drawing large crowds of visitors who stopped to admire and take photos.
Huang Heyuan, Managing Director and CEO of SINDAN, introduced the exhibited products on-site, noting that they were all manufactured using high-precision 3D printing processes.
He specifically mentioned the high-precision “Black Myth: Wukong” figurine displayed nearby, stating that due to its close connection with Chinese culture, it was intentionally brought to the event for display.
Additionally, the company exhibited a sample of a small cargo drone’s airframe. The entire sample was manufactured using 3D printing technology, featuring a precise structure that fully demonstrates the broad application potential of this technology in the industrial manufacturing sector.
According to prior reports by China.com, as the world’s first national-level expo themed on imports, this year’s CIIE covers an exhibition area exceeding 430,000 square meters. It has attracted participation from 155 countries, regions, and international organizations, with Thailand, the UAE, Nigeria, Georgia, Sweden, and Colombia serving as the Guest Countries of Honor.
Furthermore, the total number of participating enterprises exceeded 4,100, including 290 Fortune Global 500 and leading industry companies, both setting new records. The exhibition area occupied by U.S. companies has ranked first for seven consecutive years.