Eighteen students serve as volunteers at the ninth CIIE, while a ShanghaiTech spinoff makes its own appearance at the expo
ShanghaiTech “little leaves” at the expo.
The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held from November 5 to 10 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. Eighteen student volunteers from ShanghaiTech University staffed at the cultural exchange exhibition zone throughout the six-day event.
Sixteen of the ShanghaiTech “little leaves”—the expo’s official nickname for its student volunteer corps—were first-time volunteers. The other two had volunteered at previous editions of the expo. Wang Zhe, a second-year doctoral student at the School of Physical Science and Technology, was volunteering at the CIIE for the third time, while Liu Zhengyan, a second-year master’s student at the School of Information Science and Technology, was returning for a second time. According to the organizers, the returning volunteers helped pass on their experience and spirit of service to the newcomers.
Two ShanghaiTech volunteers introducing the CIIE badge to two exhibitors.
Preparations began on October 28 with an on-campus training session on cross-cultural communication and service protocols. Returning volunteers also shared practical advice based on their previous experience, including venue logistics and how to respond to unexpected situations.
On November 6, Deputy Party Secretary Cui Yong visited the CIIE venue to meet the ShanghaiTech “little leaves.” He spoke with students about their duties and heard about their experiences at the expo. He also presented gifts to the volunteers on behalf of the university.
Cui Yong (right) speaking with students about their volunteering experiences.
Meanwhile, Deemos, a ShanghaiTech spinoff specializing in 3D digital asset generation, also exhibited at the CIIE. Cui toured the company’s booth, discussed its growth since spinning out of the university, and encouraged the company to continue pursuing technological innovation.