SHANGHAI, Oct. 28 -- A 20-meter-long patrol vessel from Italy has become the first exhibit to enter the venue of the upcoming second China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.
The FSD 195 fast patrol boat, made by Italian shipbuilder Ferretti, will make its Asian debut at the expo, which will be held from Nov. 5 to 10.
Over 170 Italian companies are scheduled to take part in the expo, showcasing a variety of lifestyle and luxury products such as sports cars and fashion pieces.
Daniel Chen, the chief representative of Ferretti's Shanghai office, said the Italian company looks forward to potential buyers and partners for its security boats during the fair.
Since showcasing its luxury yachts at last year's CIIE, Ferretti has sold several large yachts to Chinese consumers and has boosted its brand awareness in China, he said.
Luxury vehicle manufacturer Maserati is another Italian enterprise that will attend the CIIE for a second year.
Two years ago, China became Maserati's second-largest market, trailing only North America, Mirko Bordiga, managing director of Maserati China, told Xinhua.
"In 2005, we sold 65 cars in China. Last year, we sold close to 8,000," Bordiga said, adding that customers in China are 34 years old on average, compared with 50 in the rest of the world.
A brand under the Fiat Chrysler Automobile Group, Maserati will showcase "the entire range" of its new cars, including two special editions, at its 200-square-meter booth at this year's CIIE, said Bordiga.
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