GUANGZHOU, China, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) is underway in Guangzhou through May 5. Facing the situation in the Middle East, the Fair has responded with expanded services and a reinforced commitment to connecting Middle East buyers with Chinese manufacturers.
Middle Eastern Buyers' Interest Remains Strong
Before the Fair opened, Zhu Yong, Director General of the China Foreign Trade Centre, addressed questions about Middle East buyer turnout, noting that attendance from the Middle East has fluctuated at some exhibitions globally in recent times. "However," she said, "their willingness to participate in the Canton Fair remains strong."
Middle Eastern buyers maintain a visible presence on the exhibition floor during Phase 1. One Egyptian buyer, for example, made a roughly 13-hour journey from Cairo to Guangzhou, signaling sustained demand for direct sourcing access.
A Service Package Built Around Middle Eastern Needs
For buyers unable to attend onsite, the Fair introduced a dedicated service package for Middle East buyers. It included online sourcing sessions, Canton Fair Live Tour Middle East sessions on social platforms, and expanded support for Middle East companies with operations in China.
The Fair invited a group of Middle East vloggers and streamers on site to host livestreaming tours and matchmaking sessions, giving regional buyers a seamless remote sourcing experience. A dedicated home appliance session during Phase 1 drew a strong overseas audience and was met with enthusiastic feedback from Middle Eastern buyers.
Exhibitors Adapt to Regional Pressures
Exhibitors have been navigating pressures stemming from regional conflict, including delivery uncertainties, logistics disruptions, and raw-material shortages. Some responded by leveraging diversified production networks to maintain delivery timelines, while others turned to alternative sourcing for key inputs.
Some exhibitors also reported adjusting their product lines in response to shifting buyer priorities, particularly growing demand for energy-efficient goods, and used the Fair to showcase recent technical upgrades on energy efficiency. Motorcycle manufacturers sat down with Middle Eastern clients to work through cost pressures together, with electric models standing out as a top priority for buyers.
As global trade navigates a period of profound uncertainty, the Canton Fair remains a force for connection, committed to helping buyers and sellers build relationships that endure beyond any moment of disruption.
For pre‑registration, please click: https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16
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Canton Fair Steps Up Middle Eastern Engagement Amid Global Trade Headwinds
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Best Actor and Best Actress winning titles now available (Release schedule attached)
HONG KONG, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Now TV presents the largest lineup of award-winning and nominated films from the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards*, delivering a cinematic feast for film fans. The Shadow's Edge, Someone Like Me and Girl are now available on Now TV, while Ciao UFO, Sons of the Neon Night, and Girlfriends will be available soon.
The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony concluded earlier (19 April 2026). The highly acclaimed movie Ciao UFO took home five major awards, including Best Film, Best Director (Patrick Leung Pak Kin), Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Wai), Best Screenplay (Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin) and Best Original Film Song. Meanwhile, the most nominated film, Sons of the Neon Night, directed by Juno Mak, claimed eight awards, including the much anticipated Best Supporting Actor (Alex To). Tony Leung Ka–Fai, following Cold War in 2013, won Best Actor again after 13 years for his role as Fu Long Sheng in The Shadow's Edge. Meanwhile, Fish Liew earned her first Best Actress award for portraying cerebral palsy-afflicted "Ah Mei" in Someone Like Me. Shu Qi won Best New Director for her debut feature Girl, while Girlfriends earned Elizabeth Tang the Best New Performer award.
| *Refers to Hong Kong pay–TV and streaming platforms, based on information released as of 22 April 2026. |
The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards – Award–winning & nominated films release schedule
| Film | Awards and nominations | Platform | Release date |
| Ciao UFO | Winning: Best Film
Best Director (Patrick Leung Pak Kin) Best Screenplay (Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin) Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Wai) Best Original Film Song (Wah Fu One) Composer: Tsui Chin Hung/ Lyricist: Leung Pak Kin/
Vocal Artist: Feanna Wong Nominations: Best Supporting Actor (Wong You Nam) Best Cinematography (Leung Ming Kai) Best Film Editing (Derek Hui, Joe Zhou, To To) Best Original Film Score (Tsui Chin Hung) Best Visual Effects (Water Chan) | Now Cinema | Coming Soon |
| Sons of the Neon Night | Winning: Best Supporting Actor (Alex To)
Best Cinematography (Sion Michel, Richard Bluck)
Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William) Best Art Direction (Juno Mak, Yee Chung Man,
Chow Sai Hung Ambrose, Jona Sees)
Best Costume & Makeup Design (SoMad, Uma Wang)
Best Original Film Score (Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nate Connelly) Best Sound Design (Nopawat Likitwong, Poolpetch Hatthakitkosol,
Dhanarat Dhitirojana) Best Visual Effects (Enoch Chan, Yu Yat Tung,
Chris Chow, Lai Tsz Fei Felix) Nominations: Best Film Best Supporting Actress (Nina Paw) Best Action Choreography (Tang Sui Wa, Xiong Xin Xin) Best New Director (Juno Mak) | Now Baogu (Ch133) and
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4 July 2026 (Saturday) 22:00;
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| The Shadow's Edge | Winning: Best Actor (Leung Ka Fai Tony) Best Action Choreography (Su Hang) Nominations: Best New Performer (Li Zhekun) Best Film Editing (Zhang Yibo) Best Sound Design (Wang Yanwei, Belle Lau) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Someone Like Me | Winning: Best Actress (Fish Liew) Nominations: Best Actor (Carlos Chan) | Now Cinema and Disney+ | Available Now |
| Girlfriends | Winning: Best New Performer (Elizabeth Tang) Nominations: Best Supporting Actress (Elizabeth Tang) Best Original Film Song (Ordinary People)
Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Artist：Panther Chan | Now Cinema | Coming Soon |
| Girl | Winning: Best New Director (Shu Qi) Nominations: Best Director (Shu Qi) Best Screenplay (Shu Qi) Best Cinematography (Yu Jing Pin) | Now Cinema | Available Now |
| She's Got No Name | Nominations: Best Film
Best Director (Peter Ho-sun Chan, Han Shuai) Best Actress (Zhang Ziyi) Best Cinematography (Jake Pollock) Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William, Zhang Yibo) Best Art Direction (Sun Li, Lau Man Hung) Best Costume & Makeup Design (Dora Ng) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Peg O' My Heart | Nominations: Best Actress (Fala Chen) Best Costume & Makeup Design (Boey Wong) Best Original Film Song (I Can Never Fall Asleep)
Composer: Mark Lui/ Lyricist: Zhu Lin/ Vocal Artist: Nick Cheung Best Visual Effects (Dennis Yeung, Dennis Yeung) | Now Cinema | Available Now |
| The Dumpling Queen | Nominations: Best Actress (Ma Li) Best Supporting Actor (Ben Yuen) Best Supporting Actress (Kara Wai) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Golden Boy | Nominations: Best Actor (Cheung Kai Chung Louis) Best New Performer (Lee Kai Sum Ali) Best Action Choreography (Jack Wong Wai Leung) | Now Cinema | 8 May 2026 |
| My First of May | Nominations: Best Actress (Natalie Hsu) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Fight For Tomorrow | Nominations: Best Supporting Actor (Locker Lam) | Now Cinema | Available Now |
| Measure In Love | Nominations: Best Art Direction (Man Lim Chung, Jasper Tsang) Best Costume & Makeup Design (Man Lim Chung, So Chun Yan) Best Original Film Score (Wan Pin Chu) Best Original Film Song (Blink Of Eternity) Composer: Wan Pin Chu, JJ Lin/ Lyricist: Yvonne Lin/ Vocal Artist: JJ Lin | Now Baogu (Ch133) and
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18 July 2026 (Saturday) 22:00;
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| Another World | Nominations: Best Film Best Director (Tommy Ng Kai Chung) Best Screenplay (Polly Yeung) Best Art Direction (Step C.) Best Original Film Score (Chou Liting, CMgroovy, Vicky Fung) Best Original Film Song (Until We Meet Again)
Composer, Lyricist: Vicky Fung/ Vocal Artis: Claudia Ng Best Sound Design (Yiu Chun Hin, Cheung Man Hoi) Best New Director (Tommy Ng Kai Chung) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Q3 2026 |
For more information on Now TV: https://www.nowtv.now.com/blog
Best Actor and Best Actress winning titles now available (Release schedule attached)
HONG KONG, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Now TV presents the largest lineup of award-winning and nominated films from the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards*, delivering a cinematic feast for film fans. The Shadow's Edge, Someone Like Me and Girl are now available on Now TV, while Ciao UFO, Sons of the Neon Night, and Girlfriends will be available soon.
The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony concluded earlier (19 April 2026). The highly acclaimed movie Ciao UFO took home five major awards, including Best Film, Best Director (Patrick Leung Pak Kin), Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Wai), Best Screenplay (Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin) and Best Original Film Song. Meanwhile, the most nominated film, Sons of the Neon Night, directed by Juno Mak, claimed eight awards, including the much anticipated Best Supporting Actor (Alex To). Tony Leung Ka–Fai, following Cold War in 2013, won Best Actor again after 13 years for his role as Fu Long Sheng in The Shadow's Edge. Meanwhile, Fish Liew earned her first Best Actress award for portraying cerebral palsy-afflicted "Ah Mei" in Someone Like Me. Shu Qi won Best New Director for her debut feature Girl, while Girlfriends earned Elizabeth Tang the Best New Performer award.
*Refers to Hong Kong pay–TV and streaming platforms, based on information released as of 22 April 2026.
The 44th Hong Kong Film Awards – Award–winning & nominated films release schedule
| Film | Awards and nominations | Platform | Release date |
| Ciao UFO | Winning: Best Film
Best Director (Patrick Leung Pak Kin) Best Screenplay (Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin) Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Wai) Best Original Film Song (Wah Fu One) Composer: Tsui Chin Hung/ Lyricist: Leung Pak Kin/
Vocal Artist: Feanna Wong Nominations: Best Supporting Actor (Wong You Nam) Best Cinematography (Leung Ming Kai) Best Film Editing (Derek Hui, Joe Zhou, To To) Best Original Film Score (Tsui Chin Hung) Best Visual Effects (Water Chan) | Now Cinema | Coming Soon |
| Sons of the Neon Night | Winning: Best Supporting Actor (Alex To)
Best Cinematography (Sion Michel, Richard Bluck)
Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William) Best Art Direction (Juno Mak, Yee Chung Man,
Chow Sai Hung Ambrose, Jona Sees)
Best Costume & Makeup Design (SoMad, Uma Wang)
Best Original Film Score (Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nate Connelly) Best Sound Design (Nopawat Likitwong, Poolpetch Hatthakitkosol,
Dhanarat Dhitirojana) Best Visual Effects (Enoch Chan, Yu Yat Tung,
Chris Chow, Lai Tsz Fei Felix) Nominations: Best Film Best Supporting Actress (Nina Paw) Best Action Choreography (Tang Sui Wa, Xiong Xin Xin) Best New Director (Juno Mak) | Now Baogu (Ch133) and
Now Baogu On Demand Service | Channel Premiere on Now Baogu (Ch133)
4 July 2026 (Saturday) 22:00;
Available on Now Baogu On Demand
starting from 5 July 2026 |
| The Shadow's Edge | Winning: Best Actor (Leung Ka Fai Tony) Best Action Choreography (Su Hang) Nominations: Best New Performer (Li Zhekun) Best Film Editing (Zhang Yibo) Best Sound Design (Wang Yanwei, Belle Lau) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Someone Like Me | Winning: Best Actress (Fish Liew) Nominations: Best Actor (Carlos Chan) | Now Cinema and Disney+ | Available Now |
| Girlfriends | Winning: Best New Performer (Elizabeth Tang) Nominations: Best Supporting Actress (Elizabeth Tang) Best Original Film Song (Ordinary People)
Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Artist：Panther Chan | Now Cinema | Coming Soon |
| Girl | Winning: Best New Director (Shu Qi) Nominations: Best Director (Shu Qi) Best Screenplay (Shu Qi) Best Cinematography (Yu Jing Pin) | Now Cinema | Available Now |
| She's Got No Name | Nominations: Best Film
Best Director (Peter Ho-sun Chan, Han Shuai) Best Actress (Zhang Ziyi) Best Cinematography (Jake Pollock) Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William, Zhang Yibo) Best Art Direction (Sun Li, Lau Man Hung) Best Costume & Makeup Design (Dora Ng) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Peg O' My Heart | Nominations: Best Actress (Fala Chen) Best Costume & Makeup Design (Boey Wong) Best Original Film Song (I Can Never Fall Asleep)
Composer: Mark Lui/ Lyricist: Zhu Lin/ Vocal Artist: Nick Cheung Best Visual Effects (Dennis Yeung, Dennis Yeung) | Now Cinema | Available Now |
| The Dumpling Queen | Nominations: Best Actress (Ma Li) Best Supporting Actor (Ben Yuen) Best Supporting Actress (Kara Wai) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Golden Boy | Nominations: Best Actor (Cheung Kai Chung Louis) Best New Performer (Lee Kai Sum Ali) Best Action Choreography (Jack Wong Wai Leung) | Now Cinema | 8 May 2026 |
| My First of May | Nominations: Best Actress (Natalie Hsu) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Available Now |
| Fight For Tomorrow | Nominations: Best Supporting Actor (Locker Lam) | Now Cinema | Available Now |
| Measure In Love | Nominations: Best Art Direction (Man Lim Chung, Jasper Tsang) Best Costume & Makeup Design (Man Lim Chung, So Chun Yan) Best Original Film Score (Wan Pin Chu) Best Original Film Song (Blink Of Eternity) Composer: Wan Pin Chu, JJ Lin/ Lyricist: Yvonne Lin/ Vocal Artist: JJ Lin | Now Baogu (Ch133) and
Now Baogu On Demand Service | Channel Premiere on Now Baogu (Ch133)
18 July 2026 (Saturday) 22:00;
Available on Now Baogu On Demand starting from 19 July 2026 |
| Another World | Nominations: Best Film Best Director (Tommy Ng Kai Chung) Best Screenplay (Polly Yeung) Best Art Direction (Step C.) Best Original Film Score (Chou Liting, CMgroovy, Vicky Fung) Best Original Film Song (Until We Meet Again)
Composer, Lyricist: Vicky Fung/ Vocal Artis: Claudia Ng Best Sound Design (Yiu Chun Hin, Cheung Man Hoi) Best New Director (Tommy Ng Kai Chung) | Now Baogu On Demand Service | Q3 2026 |
Film
Awards and nominations
Platform
Release date
Ciao UFO
Winning:
Best Film
Best Director (Patrick Leung Pak Kin)
Best Screenplay (Kong Ho Yan, Amy Chin)
Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Wai)
Best Original Film Song (Wah Fu One)
Composer: Tsui Chin Hung/ Lyricist: Leung Pak Kin/
Vocal Artist: Feanna Wong
Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor (Wong You Nam)
Best Cinematography (Leung Ming Kai)
Best Film Editing (Derek Hui, Joe Zhou, To To)
Best Original Film Score (Tsui Chin Hung)
Best Visual Effects (Water Chan)
Now Cinema
Coming Soon
Sons of the Neon Night
Winning:
Best Supporting Actor (Alex To)
Best Cinematography (Sion Michel, Richard Bluck)
Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William)
Best Art Direction (Juno Mak, Yee Chung Man,
Chow Sai Hung Ambrose, Jona Sees)
Best Costume &
Makeup Design (SoMad, Uma Wang)
Best Original Film Score (Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nate Connelly)
Best Sound Design (Nopawat Likitwong, Poolpetch Hatthakitkosol,
Dhanarat Dhitirojana)
Best Visual Effects (Enoch Chan, Yu Yat Tung,
Chris Chow, Lai Tsz Fei Felix)
Nominations:
Best Film
Best Supporting Actress (Nina Paw)
Best Action
Choreography (Tang Sui Wa, Xiong Xin Xin)
Best New Director (Juno Mak)
Now Baogu (Ch133) and
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Channel Premiere on Now Baogu (Ch133)
4 July 2026 (Saturday) 22:00;
Available on Now Baogu On Demand
starting from 5 July 2026
The Shadow's Edge
Winning:
Best Actor (Leung Ka Fai Tony)
Best Action
Choreography (Su Hang)
Nominations:
Best New Performer (Li Zhekun)
Best Film Editing (Zhang Yibo)
Best Sound Design (Wang Yanwei, Belle Lau)
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Available Now
Someone Like Me
Winning:
Best Actress (Fish Liew)
Nominations:
Best Actor (Carlos Chan)
Now Cinema and Disney+
Available Now
Girlfriends
Winning:
Best New Performer (Elizabeth Tang)
Nominations:
Best Supporting Actress (Elizabeth Tang)
Best Original Film Song (Ordinary People)
Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Artist：Panther Chan
Now Cinema
Coming Soon
Girl
Winning:
Best New Director (Shu Qi)
Nominations:
Best Director (Shu Qi)
Best Screenplay (Shu Qi)
Best Cinematography (Yu Jing Pin)
Now Cinema
Available Now
She's Got No Name
Nominations:
Best Film
Best Director (Peter Ho-sun Chan, Han Shuai)
Best Actress (Zhang Ziyi)
Best Cinematography (Jake Pollock)
Best Film Editing (Chang Suk Ping William, Zhang Yibo)
Best Art Direction (Sun Li, Lau Man Hung)
Best Costume &
Makeup Design (Dora Ng)
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Available Now
Peg O' My Heart
Nominations:
Best Actress (Fala Chen)
Best Costume &
Makeup Design (Boey Wong)
Best Original Film Song (I Can Never Fall Asleep)
Composer: Mark Lui/ Lyricist: Zhu Lin/ Vocal Artist: Nick Cheung
Best Visual Effects (Dennis Yeung, Dennis Yeung)
Now Cinema
Available Now
The Dumpling Queen
Nominations:
Best Actress (Ma Li)
Best Supporting Actor (Ben Yuen)
Best Supporting Actress (Kara Wai)
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Available Now
Golden Boy
Nominations:
Best Actor (Cheung Kai Chung Louis)
Best New Performer (Lee Kai Sum Ali)
Best Action
Choreography (Jack Wong Wai Leung)
Now Cinema
8 May 2026
My First of May
Nominations:
Best Actress (Natalie Hsu)
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Available Now
Fight For Tomorrow
Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor (Locker Lam)
Now Cinema
Available Now
Measure In Love
Nominations:
Best Art Direction (Man Lim Chung, Jasper Tsang)
Best Costume &
Makeup Design (Man Lim Chung, So Chun Yan)
Best Original Film Score (Wan Pin Chu)
Best Original Film Song (Blink Of Eternity)
Composer: Wan Pin Chu, JJ Lin/ Lyricist: Yvonne Lin/ Vocal Artist: JJ Lin
Now Baogu (Ch133) and
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Channel Premiere on Now Baogu (Ch133)
18 July 2026 (Saturday) 22:00;
Available on Now Baogu On Demand starting from 19 July 2026
Another World
Nominations:
Best Film
Best Director (Tommy Ng Kai Chung)
Best Screenplay (Polly Yeung)
Best Art Direction (Step C.)
Best Original Film Score (Chou Liting, CMgroovy, Vicky Fung)
Best Original Film Song (Until We Meet Again)
Composer, Lyricist: Vicky Fung/ Vocal Artis: Claudia Ng
Best Sound Design (Yiu Chun Hin, Cheung Man Hoi)
Best New Director (Tommy Ng Kai Chung)
Now Baogu On Demand Service
Q3 2026
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Now TV presents all award-winning films from the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards
