The 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, concluded on Tuesday in south China's Guangzhou city, with on-site intended export deals reaching 25.7 billion U.S. dollars.
The event drew 314,000 overseas buyers from 220 countries and regions, a 1.1 percent increase from the previous session held last fall.
For the first time, the fair featured nine new specialized zones, including smart wearables, display technology and drones, showcasing cutting-edge digital technologies that promise to revolutionize many sectors.
With over 4.65 million products on display, items categorized as "new, green and smart" accounted for more than 20 percent of the total, highlighting the remarkable progress of China's manufacturing sector in its high-end, intelligent and green transformation.
Established in 1957, the Canton Fair is held twice a year in Guangzhou. As the longest-running comprehensive international trade event in China, it has long been hailed as a barometer of the country's foreign trade.
This year's fair was held in three offline phases in Guangzhou from April 15 to May 5, with a record number of over 32,000 enterprises participating.
139th Canton Fair secures 25.7 bln USD in intended export deals
