GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 136th China Import and
Export Fair (Canton Fair), set to take place from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou,
China, will feature new records in
exhibitors and activities. Spanning three phases with both online
and onsite exhibition, the Fair aims to serve high-quality
development and promote greater opening up.
Covering a total exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters,
the Fair will feature approximately 74,000 booths organized into 55
exhibition sections. Over 30,000 companies are participating in the
onsite exhibition, including 29,400 export companies, an increase
of nearly 800 from the previous session. Among them, nearly
4,600 are first-time exhibitors.
Continuing its commitment to digital innovation, the Canton Fair
will introduce 18 new functions for online attendance, including
virtual avatars and Canton Fair App. The online exhibition has
expanded significantly, with about 48,000 enterprises showcasing
around 3.75 million products—marking a 60% increase in the number
of companies and a 50% increase in products compared to the last
session, aiming to promote brands globally through innovative ways
such as dedicated product launches and live streaming.
The Fair will also host over 750 trade promotion events, marking
a new milestone. These diverse activities aim to help companies
gain insights into industry trends and international market
dynamics, thereby enabling precise trade collaborations that align
with business needs. Furthermore, the Fair will partner with global
entities and leading multinational corporations to organize over
250 "Trade Bridge" matchmaking events across 65 countries and
regions, including the United
States, France,
Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Australia and more. Around 400 Canton Fair New
Collection Events will also take place, spanning 13 industries such
as industrial manufacturing, electronics, home appliances,
vehicles, and fashion.
Chu Shijia, Secretary General of the Canton Fair and Director
General of the China Foreign Trade Centre, noted that as of
October 9th, 125,000 overseas buyers
have pre-registered for the 136th Canton Fair. 223 top global
retailers have confirmed their participation, representing a 24%
increase compared to the same period of the previous session. The
attendance of overseas buyers underscores the global business
community's trust in Chinese products，and the Canton Fair remains a
vital bridge between Chinese manufacturers and global markets.
For more information about the Canton Fair, please visit
https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US
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