Forty countries join Silk Road expo in Xi'an

The 9th Silk Road International Exposition opened on Wednesday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, drawing participants from over 40 countries and regions.

The 9th Silk Road International Exposition opens on Wednesday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, drawing participants from over 40 countries and regions. [Photo by Qin Feng/chinadaily.com.cn]

The 9th Silk Road International Exposition opens on Wednesday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, drawing participants from over 40 countries and regions. [Photo by Qin Feng/chinadaily.com.cn]

The 9th Silk Road International Exposition opens on Wednesday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, drawing participants from over 40 countries and regions. [Photo by Qin Feng/chinadaily.com.cn]

The 9th Silk Road International Exposition opens on Wednesday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, drawing participants from over 40 countries and regions. [Photo by Qin Feng/chinadaily.com.cn]

The 9th Silk Road International Exposition opens on Wednesday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, drawing participants from over 40 countries and regions. [Photo by Qin Feng/chinadaily.com.cn]

The 9th Silk Road International Exposition opens on Wednesday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, drawing participants from over 40 countries and regions. [Photo by Qin Feng/chinadaily.com.cn]

The 9th Silk Road International Exposition opens on Wednesday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, drawing participants from over 40 countries and regions. [Photo by Qin Feng/chinadaily.com.cn]

The 9th Silk Road International Exposition opens on Wednesday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, drawing participants from over 40 countries and regions. [Photo by Qin Feng/chinadaily.com.cn]