The 136th Canton Fair has become a 🚀 launchpad for sustainable innovation, drawing over 4,600 first-time exhibitors and foreign buyers eager to tap into China’s green tech revolution. With exhibition space spanning 1.55 million square meters – roughly 217 soccer fields! – this mega-event proves physical trade fairs still reign supreme in our hyper-digital age.
💡 Why it matters: Nearly 75% of buyers hail from Belt and Road partner countries, signaling China’s growing ties with the Global South. The fair’s virtual participation also surged 60% since April, but packed floors show nothing replaces face-to-face dealmaking.
From Roman-era silk traders to today’s solar panel innovators, Guangzhou maintains its 2,000-year reputation as a trade crossroads. Modern highlights include:
🏭 Advanced manufacturing solutions for global businesses
📈 New consumer trends shaping post-pandemic markets
Foreign companies call China their 'profit engine' ⚡, with many relying on the twice-yearly fair to discover partners and products. As one exhibitor put it: 'This is where the world shops smart.'
