The 138th Canton Fair just rewrote the rulebook for global trade events! 🚀 Held in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, this year's fair smashed records with 74,600 booths and 32,000+ exhibitors — proving China's export engine is firing on all cylinders. 💼✨
Record-Breaking Numbers 📈
With a jaw-dropping 1.55 million sqm exhibition space, the fair drew buyers from 218 countries and regions, including a 10% surge in EU and U.S. participants. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partners also showed up big, signaling stronger South-South trade ties. 🌍🤝
Start Strong, Sell Smart 💰
Day one saw fireworks: Shenzhen's delegation racked up $115M in deals (4x last year's opener!), while Tianjin secured $27M in intended transactions. Over 3,600 first-time exhibitors brought fresh innovations to the floor — from smart gadgets to green tech. 🔋🌱
Global Connections, Local Impact 🌏
Pre-registered overseas buyers hit 240,000+, with brands like Haier and Xiaomi showcasing made-in-China solutions. The fair's hybrid format (online + offline) let entrepreneurs from Lagos to Lima network seamlessly. 📱🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
