The Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center (CIECC) commenced operations on February 21.

It is now the largest and most technologically advanced single-building comprehensive exhibition venue in Beijing, excelling in terms of functions. The start of its operations marks another leapfrog upgrade in the city's exhibition and convention infrastructure.

Hailed as a "purple-gold ribbon", the CIECC comprises one convention center, one hotel, nine pavilions, and three entry halls, with an indoor exhibition area of approximately 210,000 square meters and an outdoor exhibition area of approximately 50,000 square meters. The convention center has a gross floor area of approximately 50,000 square meters above ground, including a 15,000 square meters conference area capable of accommodating 9,000 participants simultaneously. 

As the inaugural event hosted at the CIECC, the China International Auto Service, Products and Equipment Exhibition (CIAACE), which opened on February 21, marked the automotive equipment industry's premier exhibition of the year. It brought together nearly 6,000 exhibitors showcasing more than 80,000 products. Certified by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (Union des Foires Internationales, UFI) and endorsed by the Ministry of Commerce of China as a benchmark event, the exhibition will also hold dozens of concurrent summits, forums and competitions. With an area of nearly 200,000 square meters, it is projected to serve 150,000 professional visitors and 100,000 general visitors, fulfilling their one-stop procurement needs.

According to official sources, seven major exhibitions will be held at the CIECC in the first half of this year. Among them, the China International Machine Tool Show in April will utilize both the CIECC and phase I of the new China International Exhibition Center at full capacity, with a total exhibition area exceeding 310,000 square meters. This milestone will set a new global benchmark for industrial machinery expos and attract over 300,000 visits by exhibitors and visitors.

(Source: Beijing Daily)