Twenty-four enterprises from Shanxi province are showcasing their transformation achievements at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) from Nov 5 to 10 in Shanghai, presenting the province's rich cultural heritage and industrial transformation to global audiences.

Inspired by traditional architecture, the Shanxi pavilion incorporates iconic elements like the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda and the Xuankong Temple, enhanced with digital displays to create an immersive Shanxi experience. 

Shanxi-style dances attract many domestic and international visitors. [Photo/Shanxi Daily]

The pavilion features a dynamic performance area with live demonstrations of folk songs, drum singing, intangible cultural heritage crafts, and Shanxi-style dances. These performances have captivated many domestic and international visitors alike, with overseas guests praising Shanxi's rich and unique regional culture.

The exhibit highlights achievements in energy transformation, high-end manufacturing, biomedicine, and cultural creation industries. The energy section showcases green and intelligent coalbed methane development, clean coal utilization, and new energy storage technologies, reflecting Shanxi's efforts to transition from a traditional energy base to a comprehensive energy hub as a national pilot for energy revolution reforms. 

Cutting-edge exhibits like UAVs, lightweight electric motorcycles, and recombinant collagen products demonstrate the vitality of Shanxi's emerging industries in high-end equipment and synthetic biology.

The pavilion also features Shanxi's specialty products and innovative cultural creations. Items like Fenjiu liquor, aged vinegar, and sea buckthorn products have attracted visitors for tastings, while Yungang Grottoes cultural figurines, traditional gourd crafts, and lacquerware art pieces blend traditional culture with modern aesthetics.

Shanxi uses the CIIE as a bridge to showcase its rich cultural heritage and industrial transformation achievements to the world, while welcoming global resources and deepening international cooperation.