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BEIJING, Nov. 13-- International exhibitors of the just-concluded China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first import-themed national-level expo, were delighted with the fruitful results they have reaped in China. Praising the trailblazing event that demonstrates China's determination to further open up, share opportunities and promote cooperation, the exhibitors express their expectations for the next expo in 2019. FRUITFUL TRIP Deals for intended one-year purchases of goods and services worth a total of 57.83 billion U.S. dollars were reached at the six-day event held in Shanghai. With fruitful achievements, international exhibitors have also gained a deeper understanding about the Chinese market. Rolls-Royce, a British maker of aircraft engines, signed an engine and maintenance agreement worth 10.13 billion yuan (about 1.45 billion U.S. dollars) with China's Eastern Airlines at the CIIE. "We are very delighted to sign the agreement with China's Eastern Airlines on such a significant occasion," said Paul Freestone, senior vice president of customers of the company. Noella Ferns, executive vice president for Greater China and the Philippines of British Airways (BA), said as a representative enterprise from Britain, BA exquisitely designed its novel exhibition stand, which offered rich interactive experience to spectators and provided them with a better understanding of China's market. | 
