Indoor smoking will be banned during the China International Import Expo to held between November 5 and 10 in Shanghai.
Authorities said they will provide designated outdoor smoking areas to safeguard non-smokers and ensure a smoking-free CIIE.
Local health officials said volunteers and health staff will tour exhibition halls and conference venues to regulate and persuade people who break anti-smoking rules.
Electronic boards and pamphlets will warn against smoking indoors.
