Exhibition area measuring more than 150,000 square meters has been booked for the 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) scheduled next year, according to the latest statistics.

A total of 50 enterprises and institutions signed up for the 5th CIIE on Saturday during the ongoing 4th CIIE in Shanghai.

National Flags of participating countries outside the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China. /CFP

Gondola-filled docks in Venice, Italy; migrating elephants in Tanzania's national park; a colorful water market in Pattaya, Thailand; and passionate tango in Argentina… All of this can be experienced by logging on to the official website of the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the "Online National Exhibition."

The "Online Country Exhibition" utilizes visual reality and 3D modeling technology for the first time to build a digital pavilion for participating countries and international organizations to showcase their leading industries and enterprises, culture and tourism, trade and investment, and other aspects.

At the entrance of each online national exhibition hall, Jinbao, the CIIE's mascot, welcomes visitors, making them feel like they are really there.

CIIE mascot Jinbao welcomes visitors at the entrance of the Online Country Exhibition-Argentina Hall at the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China. /CIIE

The aim of the "Online Country Exhibition" is to provide a display platform for countries to deepen international trade and economic cooperation and enhance their national influence.

One of the highlights of the 4th CIIE, the "Country Exhibition" is being held online for the first time this year. A total of 58 countries and three international organizations are participating. Among them, 15 countries are featured in the exhibition for the first time, while five countries are attending the CIIE for the first time.

Here is a snapshot of what you can find in the online exhibition.