A memorial service was held on Monday to mourn the victims of the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Dingri County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region last week.
At 9:30, hundreds of people, including government officials, rescue workers and local residents, attended the event in Chamco Township, the worst-hit area. They took off their hats and observed a three-minute moment of silence in memory of the deceased.
On Jan 7, the strong earthquake hit Dingri, home to the northern base camp of the world's highest peak, Mount Qomolangma, claiming 126 lives.
China has mobilized extensive resources for rescue and relief efforts in the quake-hit area. So far, 407 people have been rescued and over 47,500 have been resettled.
Memorial service held to mourn victims of Xizang earthquake
Memorial service held to mourn victims of Xizang earthquake
Memorial service held to mourn victims of Xizang earthquake
The 139th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, is seeing steady, high-quality growth in buyer attendance with an increasingly diversified global market reach, an official from the China Foreign Trade Center (CFTC) said at a press briefing on Friday.
According to the CFTC, pre-registrations for the upcoming fair have surpassed 210,000, marking a 20 percent year-on-year increase. The new buyers mainly come from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, with rapid increases also seen from regions including Latin America and Africa.
Zhu Yong, director of the China Foreign Trade Center, outlined the key characteristics of the pre-registered buyers and their procurement priorities.
"For the first time, professional buyers account for over 70 percent of total pre-registrations. These buyers have demonstrated robust demand for China's new, green and smart products, with electrical and electronic products, consumer electronics, and power and electrical equipment ranking as the top three categories for pre-registered purchasing intentions," she said.
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.
139th Canton Fair sees rise in buyer quality, market diversity: official
