SHANGHAI, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The 7th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSITF) opened on Thursday, a national-level professional fair focused on international technology trade.

With an exhibition space covering 35,000 square meters, the fair has five exhibition areas including professional technologies, technological innovation, and trade services.

Nearly 1,000 companies and organizations are attending the fair, including more than 20 companies and organizations from the British city of Liverpool. Research centers from Germany displayed their air filters and other latest technologies.

The CSITF has become an important showcase for the latest technologies worldwide since 2013 when the first exhibition was held. 

The 7th China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSITF) opened on Thursday. (Photo: Xinhua)