The body of this archived article describes CIMT 2021, held from April 12 to 17, 2021, in Beijing, although the title refers to CIMT 2023. It reports 1,523 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions, comprising 878 domestic and 645 overseas exhibitors. Associations and trade bodies from 13 countries and regions organized participation. Eight permanent halls and four temporary halls provided 135,000 m² of exhibition space. Hundreds of products made global or China debuts, and organizers, exhibitors, associations and universities held 82 forums, meetings and technical exchanges. The six-day event reportedly attracted 122,036 trade visitors from 18 countries and regions and 261,639 total entries. Government bodies organized over 20 visiting delegations, while aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, energy and rail companies sent technical and purchasing teams. Overseas attendance was affected by COVID-19, but procurement groups from domestic and foreign-trade businesses contributed to strong attendance. The inconsistent event year and historical figures require verification.
