Tickets for the 3rd China-Eurasia Expo went on sale online and at post offices in the cities of Urumqi, Changji, Shihezi and Turpan on Thursday, Aug 22, Xinjiangnet.com.cn reported, with the vice-director of the Xinjiang International Expo Administration, Chen Ji, announcing, "This year there will be more tickets set aside for business people and investors."

According to the expo organizing committee, there are 49 countries and regions, six international organizations, and 10 multinationals taking part in this year's expo.

Also taking part are 23 Chinese provinces and autonomous regions, 14 Xinjiang cities and prefectures, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.