SHANGHAI — The 2nd China International Import Expo (CIIE) will invite purchasers nationwide, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and private companies, to share the fruits of the exposition.

A road show launched on May 30 will help SMEs and private enterprises become familiar with advanced technologies and better understand overseas markets, said Sun Chenghai, vice-director of the CIIE Bureau.

The second CIIE will be held in Shanghai in November.

A total of 172 countries, regions and international organizations and more than 3,600 enterprises participated in the first CIIE in November last year.