The second phase of the 136th China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, concluded its five-day exhibition on Sunday in south China's Guangzhou City.
Covering a total exhibition area of 515,000 square meters, the second phase of the Canton Fair focused on household goods, gifts and decorations, building materials and furniture from over 10,000 companies. Among the wide range of exhibits, intelligent and green products such as underwater treadmills and solar-powered HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems are favored by many buyers.
The Canton Fair has long served as a key platform for connecting enterprises with global buyers. A total of 673 trade promotion activities, including product launches and industry forums, have been held at the 136th fair, up over 25 percent from the previous edition held between April 15 and May 5 earlier this year.
The third phase of the 136th Canton Fair will kick off on Thursday and run for five days, displaying commodities across five categories including toys, maternity and baby products, household textiles, sports and leisure products.
Launched in 1957, the biannual Canton Fair is China's largest trade fair and widely seen as a barometer of the country's foreign trade. It takes place every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, typically featuring three phases per session.
136th Canton Fair 2nd phase concludes in Guangzhou
