The 20th China International Tire Expo (CITEXPO) 2025 will be held in Shanghai on September 3 to 5, 2025. One of the largest tire trade shows in the Asia-Pacific region, CITEXPO is organized by Haifu International Exhibition Service and will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in the city’s Pudong district. CITEXPO is a business...
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