China
Import and Export Commodities Fair, largest
trade fair in Asia, also called Canton
Fair, Kanton Fair, Guangzhou Fair, it
is held twice a year in Spring and Autumn
since 1957. It was Export Fair only before
2007, then it was changed into Import
and Export Fair from 101st Canton Fair.
It is China's largest trade fair of
the highest level, of the most complete
varieties and of the largest attendance
and business turnover. Preserving its
traditions, the Fair is a comprehensive
and multi-functional event of international
importance.
Fifty Trading Delegations, being composed of thousands of China's best foreign trade corporations (enterprises) with good credibility and sound financial capabilities, take part in the Fair, including foreign trade companies, factories, scientific research institutions, foreign invested enterprises, wholly foreign-owned enterprises, private enterprises, etc.
Besides traditional way of negotiating against samples, the Fair holds Canton Fair online. The Fair leans to export trade, though import business is also done here. Apart from the above-mentioned, various types of business activities such as economic and technical cooperations and exchanges, commodity inspection, insurance, transportation, advertising, consultation, etc. are also carried out in flexible ways. Business people from all over the world are gathering in Guangzhou, exchanging business information and developing friendship. (official website) |