The four-day-long 72nd China International Medical Equipment Fair (autumn session) and 19th China International Component Manufacturing & Design Show (autumn session) wrapped up in Chongqing's International Expo Center on October 26. For this Fair, the total exhibition area reached 130,000 square meters. More than 6,000 booths were set up for 2,800 exhibitors from more than 140 countries.

Themed "creative technology, innovative medical treatments", this Fair showed off the latest technological achievements and innovative products in the field of medical technology, which covered the whole production -study – research industry chain, such as medical imaging, "in vitro" diagnostics, medical electronics, medical optics, operating room and first aid, rehabilitation, medical information technology, medical supplies, orthopedics, hospital equipment and outsourcing services. 500 advanced medical products made their first global appearance.

Benefiting from the first-class exhibition facilities of Chongqing's International Expo Center, this Fair’s total exhibition area reached a historical high. In addition, more than 60 academic conferences were hosted and more than 300 speakers delivered speeches.

The China International Medicinal Equipment Fair (CMEF), founded in 1979, is held twice a year – in spring and autumn. After 30 years of continuous innovation and self-improvement, CMEF has become the largest exhibition of medical equipment, related products and services in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Huang Pei

Edited by Brian Salter