Shanghai World Jewelry Expo to open in Pudong

The Shanghai World Jewelry Expo 2020 will be held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in Pudong New Area from Oct 17 to 20.

The exhibition will cover an area of 11,000 square meters and consist of 10 exhibition areas featuring diamonds, pearl, brands, design and more. More than 260 jewelry companies and industrial organizations from home and abroad will take part.

Organizers said that Shanghai is not only one of China's major financial hubs, but also among the country's largest markets and distributing centers for gold and jewelry.

An array of activities will be held during the expo to boost domestic demand, promote retail sales and showcase innovative jewelry designs.

A Yangtze River Delta gold and jewelry industrial alliance will be established on Oct 16. The alliance will hold its first industrial development forum that day, inviting experts, scholars and business leaders to discuss issues such as training of talent.