Foreigners attend the 2023 Zhejiang Yiwu International Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment Expo in Yiwu on June 8. [Photo/WeChat account: yiwuwaishi]

The 2023 Zhejiang Yiwu International Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment Expo was held at the Yiwu International Expo Center from June 8 to 10.

Nearly 500 companies from 13 countries and regions, including the United States and Germany, attended the expo.

This year's expo had an exhibition area exceeding 40,000 square meters, with over 2,300 standard booths, a 6 percent increase over the previous edition.

The event attracted nearly 30,000 professional buyers from more than 30 countries and regions. The total value of intended purchases reached an impressive 3.18 billion yuan ($444.5 billion) during the three-day exhibition.

The organizers also held several specialized forums and conferences, including the 2023 Global Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Development Summit, the 2023 United Nations Green and Low-Carbon Product Procurement Exchange, and the Zhejiang Province Apparel Supply Chain Development Summit and Matchmaking Meeting.

Additionally, a "Belt and Road" procurement matchmaking event was held to further enhance international cooperation.