On the morning of November 7, 2018, the Forum on Industrial Application of Advanced Equipment, part of the first China International Import Expo, was hosted at the National Convention & Exhibition Center (Shanghai). The forum was organized by CNTIC, co-sponsored by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) and China General Technology under the guidance of the Ministry of Commerce. CCCME Chairman Zhang Yujing made opening remarks, Board Chairman Xu Xianping of China General Technology addressed the meeting and CNTIC Board Chairman Tang Yi spoke on behalf of domestic businesses.