Core tip: The 28th China International Fisheries Expo (CFSE) will be held from October 29 to 31 at the Qingdao Red Island International Convention and Exhibition Center. Over 1,602 companies from 51 countries and regions are participating in this fisheries expo, including 21 national/regional pavilions, 13 domestic pavilions, covering an area of 110,000 square meters. It is expected that 42,029 professional buyers from 136 countries and regions will visit the exhibition.