Richmond firms heading to Shanghai’s 6th import expo

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Local businesses hope to penetrate the Chinese market despite political tensions and lower growth rates Around 30 B.C. businesses, including many from Richmond, are heading to Shanghai in November for the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE). The expo is an annual event, hosted by the Chinese government, where the businesses hope to raise their profiles and secure new deals in the market while China-Canada relations remain cool. Representatives of the companies attending the CIIE this year - including Richmond-based companies Herbaland, Xypec Chemical and Sunnylife Health - gathered at Lipont Place on No. 3 Road in Richmond on Friday....