A screen shot of Italy's digital pavilion at the online country exhibition. [Photo/ China International Import Expo Bureau]

A total of 21 countries and international organizations are taking part in the online country exhibition which is now in trail operation for the forth China International Import Expo, Jiefang Daily reported on Tuesday.

Facilitating technologies such as three-dimension modeling and virtual engine, the online country exhibition displays an exhibitor's development achievements, leading industries, culture and tourism and representative enterprises via pictures, videos and 3D models in a digital exhibition hall.

The virtual exhibition will be formally launched on Nov 5 when the fourth CIIE opens.

During the coming CIIE, virtual reality devices for browsing the online country exhibition will be also available at the north hall of the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai).