Canton Fair in Guangzhou Sets Record for Overseas Buyers
International trade exhibitions serve not only as platforms for business agreements but also as indicators of changes in the global economy. Growing demand for innovative technologies, environmentally friendly products and intelligent solutions is shaping new directions in international commerce.
The 140th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, concluded on November 4 in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in southern China.
The event set a new record for overseas buyer attendance, attracting 352,000 buyers from 219 countries and regions, an increase of 12.2 percent compared with the previous edition.
Approximately 32,000 companies participated in the fair.
More than 11,000 exhibitors were specialized and sophisticated enterprises producing innovative products, as well as companies recognized as leaders in individual product categories.
A major focus of the exhibition was China's latest industrial achievements and the development of advanced manufacturing technologies.
Among the innovations on display were high-end semiconductor chips, next-generation energy storage systems and passenger drones.
Artificial intelligence applications also attracted considerable attention.
Highlights included service robots, smart home devices and intelligent health care technologies designed for practical use and emerging international consumer demand.
A total of 4.88 million exhibits were presented during the fair.
New products accounted for 23.2 percent of the exhibits, while green products represented 26 percent. Both figures reached record highs.
In addition, products with independent intellectual property rights made up 26 percent of the total.
These figures highlight the growing importance of innovation, proprietary technologies and environmentally sustainable production in China's international trade.
The next edition, the 141st Canton Fair, is scheduled to take place in Guangzhou from April 15 to May 5, 2027.
As reported by SSTV+, the 140th Canton Fair concluded in Guangzhou with a record 352,000 overseas buyers from 219 countries and regions. The event also highlighted the growing presence of advanced technology companies and record shares of new and environmentally friendly products.
