(Yicai Global) Nov. 1 -- Last-minute preparations for the second China International Import Expo are in the final stretch as the expo's opening fast approaches. Workers and staff are busy getting ready for the curtain raising, making flower arrangements outside the exhibition halls, setting up booths and assembling and fine-tuning large displays.

The second China International Import Expo will run from Nov. 5 to 10 in Shanghai.

Workers add the final touches to an exterior wall.

A lighted archway in the center of the hall clearly marks the floor plan.

Zhejiang's representative desk touts the renowned inventiveness of the province home to Alibaba Group Holding and many other tech giants.

A booth goes up.

The service area stands complete.

Hardhats bustle about in the main hall.

Workers put together floral displays in the square outside the hall.

Jinbao, the expo's mascot, stands poised to welcome visitors.

Editor: Ben Armour