SHENZHEN — The 18th China High-Tech Fair opened in the southern city of Shenzhen on Nov 16.

A series of exhibitions, forums and sessions will be held during the fair, said Xu Qin, mayor of Shenzhen.

With an exhibition area of 150,000 square meters, the fair has attracted more than 3,000 exhibitors from 37 countries who will show over 10,000 high-tech products, Xu said, adding that the fair is expected to receive over 500,000 visitors.

This year’s fair will focus on promoting the development of emerging industries and boosting industrialization of high-tech achievements.

An exhibitor (L) introduces a medical care robot during the 18th China High-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong province, Nov 16, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

People experience a virtual reality cinema equipment during the 18th China High-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong province, Nov 16, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

A visitor experiences the panoramic camera “Staro” during the 18th China High-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong province, Nov 16, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

An exhibitor introduces “N-show” fitting platform during the 18th China High-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong province, Nov 16, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

People visit the 18th China High-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong province, Nov 16, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Nov 16, 2016 shows the pocket unmanned aerial vehicle “Dobby” during the 18th China High-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong province. [Photo/Xinhua]