Visitors and buyers from around the globe gather at the expo in Linyi. [Photo by Yin Zhaogong/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The 4th RCEP (Shandong) Import Expo, running from June 27 to 29 in Linyi, East China's Shandong province, is an international trade extravaganza for global buyers and exhibitors. Covering a 35,000-sq-m exhibition area, including 1,200 international-standard booths, the event has attracted 348 exhibitors, with a total of 15,000 visitors on the first day.

Two exhibitors play the drums to attract visitors at the expo. [Photo by Yin Zhaogong/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]