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Trade promotion events were result-oriented commitment to boosting the sustainable development
and efficient. In line with the current hot topics of exhibitions by continuing 100% green booth
of international trade and companies’ demands, construction and dismantling, organizing a campaign
the fair held 1,206 trade promotion events, helping to select “Green and Beautiful Booth”, and promoting
enterprises stay informed about market trends and implementing relevant national standards. Badge
and expand their markets. 438 Canton Fair New services were further optimized, with a total of
Collection activities created new platforms for 751,000 badges issued. Notably, 60% of overseas
debuting innovative products, which attracted buyers got their badges on self-printing kiosks.
over 6,000 buyers on-site and garnered more The fair recorded 2.544 million entries and
than 1.5 million online views. 734 “Trade Bridge” 45,000 vehicle entries. 3 sheltered walkways
events drawn over 4,000 participants, including were set up to connect 2 nearby metro stations to
domestic and international business organizations, the Complex, ensuring comfortable passage for
buyers, and suppliers. 15 “Discover Canton attendees. 1.32 million meals were served, with
Fair with Bee and Honey” activities amassed optimized dining layouts and in-Complex delivery
over 5.5 million online views. Collaborating with services meeting diverse culinary needs. For the first
leading think tanks, industry associations, and time, the Canton Fair Music and Food Festival rolled
relevant institutions, the fair organized 19 industry out the “Canton Cuisine Carnival,” offering an
forums which focused on the cutting-edge and immersive experience that combined Cantonese
trending topics of international trade, attracting cuisine, music, and cultural activities, allowing domestic
an audience of 2,600. 11 forward-looking and and international guests to appreciate the unique
trend-setting reports were released, including charm of Chinese culture alongside business activities.
the Report on China Foreign Trade Logistics
Development and the White Paper on Opportunities To contribute to national efforts to stabilize foreign
for Consumer Electronics Going Global. The launching trade, apart from booth fee exemption for Traditional
ceremony for the Guangzhou stop of “Premium Chinese Specialty Section, the 137th Canton Fair
Chinese Export Products Tour” was held during this also reduced booth fees by 50% for exhibitors in the
session, providing a platform for Chinese foreign trade National Pavilion. The Canton Fair helped companies
enterprises to seek domestic sales. better navigate external risks and challenges in
a pragmatic manner, taking the responsibility as
IPR protection safeguarded innovative China’s No.1 Fair. This measure earned widespread
development. In this session, high-standard IPR acclaim from companies and all walks of life.
protection and trade dispute mediation service
were offered to maintain a sound business The 137th Canton Fair attracted significant
environment and safeguard companies’ innovative attention from both domestic and international
development. IPR infringement cases involving media, with 1,831 journalists from 228 media
356 companies were received, and 169 companies outlets attending onsite. Reporters meticulously
were determined as constituting alleged planned and performed comprehensive coverage,
infringement. 25 trade disputes were dealt with, 19 creating a favorable public opinion environment for a
of which reached mediation. Exhibition certificates splendid and successful Canton Fair.
were issued for 3 enterprises.
Exhibitors and buyers are welcome to visit the
Supporting services were thoughtful. The 137th Canton Fair online platform as it continues to operate
Canton Fair continued to optimize services to improve regularly after the onsite exhibition concluded. The
the overall experience for exhibitors and buyers. The booth application for National Pavilion of the 138th
Trade Service Area introduced 153 enterprises to Canton Fair has started on May 1st. Please apply for
offer whole-chain trade services, including booths through the official channel.
financial insurance, logistics and warehousing, and
testing and certification. The Canton Fair Product The 138th Canton Fair will be held in Guangzhou
Design & Trade Promotion Center (PDC) featured 44 from October 15 to November 4, 2025, in three
domestic and international design companies, and phases. We look forward to meeting you again in the
received 5,300 visitors. The fair maintained its golden autumn.