Get ready for a global business bonanza! The 135th Canton Fair kicks off tomorrow in Guangzhou, bringing together over 10,898 exhibitors and buyers from 215 countries and regions – a 21.5% surge in large corporate delegations compared to 2023.
Why it’s lit this year: Buyer registrations are exploding worldwide – think +45.9% from Belt and Road countries, +24.7% from the Middle East, and even a +21.4% jump from U.S. businesses. Over 288 multinational giants like the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce are sending delegations, proving this fair remains the ultimate B2B playground.
Tech steals the spotlight: More than 3,600 innovators will showcase AI-powered translation tools, automated delivery bots, and other digital wizardry. Imagine negotiating deals with real-time language tech – future of trade, unlocked!
Big-picture vibes: Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen confirms this year’s fair breaks records in exhibition space and first-time participants. With RCEP and OECD countries all upping their game, it’s clear: global commerce is betting big on Asian innovation.
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cgtn.com