Over 190,000 overseas buyers had pre-registered for the 139th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, by Monday, signaling robust global interest ahead of the event's opening.

Around 140,000 of the total pre-registered overseas buyers are from Belt and Road partner countries and regions. In addition to the strong interest from individual registrants, high-level corporate and institutional engagement remains robust. A total of 286 leading purchasing enterprises have confirmed their attendance, while 146 overseas industrial and commercial institutions are planning to bring delegations to the event.

Established in 1957, the Canton Fair is held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. As the longest-running comprehensive international trade event in China, it is widely regarded as a barometer of China's foreign trade. It has been successfully held for 138 sessions and has helped establish trade relations with more than 229 countries and regions around the world.

The upcoming 139th edition is scheduled to take place from April 15 to May 5, 2026.