Entering the Canton Fair: A Trade Event Connecting the World

In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, facing political non recognition and economic blockade from the West, China engaged in trade with socialist countries such as the Soviet Union, mainly through government agreements, barter accounting, and import and export balance. From October 1955 to May 1956, Guangdong utilized its geographical advantages to hold three export material exhibitions and exchanges, achieving results in solving the problem of imported materials required for large-scale economic construction. Subsequently, a national export commodity exhibition was held in Guangzhou.

The 135th Canton Fair opened on April 15, 2024 and closed on April 19, 2024. It consists of 13 sections and 55 exhibition areas, with a total construction area of 1.62 million square meters and an exhibition area of 620000 square meters. 840 exhibitors, including 118 brand booths, with over 200000 attendees. The Canton Fair focuses on export trade and also involves import business, promoting economic and technological cooperation and exchange.

The Canton Fair is a historic and grand international trade event held as scheduled in China under the influence of the Cultural Revolution and the pandemic, witnessing the development of China's foreign trade. The Canton Fair has attracted global merchants and exhibitors, covering multiple industries such as mechanical equipment and electronic products. The Canton Fair provides a platform for domestic and foreign enterprises to exchange and cooperate, promote trade and economic development, and is an important place to explore markets, showcase products, and find high-quality suppliers. But the Canton Fair also faces difficulties, especially with scarce high-quality customers from Europe and the United States.

In recent years, the Canton Fair has continuously innovated, introduced advanced technology and service concepts, focused on environmental protection and sustainable development, provided a window for foreign merchants to understand Chinese culture, history, and customs, and promoted the exchange and integration of Chinese and foreign cultures. Assist in industry transformation. Its successful hosting is due to the support of the government, the planning of the organizers, and the participation of exhibitors and purchasers.

The Canton Fair is an influential international trade platform that has made contributions to China's foreign trade and global trade. We look forward to the Canton Fair continuing to play an important role in its future development.