The 138th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, concluded Tuesday in Guangzhou, south China, setting a new record with over 310,000 overseas buyers from 223 countries and regions.
The turnout marked a 7.5 percent increase from the previous edition.
Exhibitors and buyers from China and abroad reported strong gains during the expo, with many already preparing for the next Canton Fair, slated for April next year.
"This is our first time here, and to be honest, we've gained a lot. For the next Canton Fair, we hope to bring more of our AI products and robotics to showcase China's advanced offerings to global visitors and secure more business opportunities and orders," said Zheng Hongxia, an exhibitor from Shenzhen of Guangdong.
"The Canton Fair evolves significantly each year, with improvements in technology, a wider variety of products, as well as enhanced quality and services. This platform has been incredibly helpful for us. This year, we recommended over 200 entrepreneurs to attend, and our goal for next time is to recommend around 1,000," said Muhammad, a representative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan.
"The Canton Fair is the largest and best import-export trade fair in the world. It offers a good chance for us to find new partners for cooperation," said an exhibitor from South Korea.
"I think it's a very famous exhibition all around the world, it's very good," said Sergei, a Russian buyer.
The 139th Canton Fair will take place from April 15 to May 5 next year. Organizers said preparations will soon begin to enhance the services offered at the event.
"Following the conclusion of this Canton Fair, we will promptly start preparing for the next edition, continuously optimizing the structure of participating enterprises and products to better support the high-quality development of foreign trade," said Ma Xiaohan, a staff member of the Canton Fair Office at the China Foreign Trade Centre.
138th Canton Fair wraps up with record attendance of over 310,000 overseas buyers
