The second phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, opened on Wednesday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with more Chinese companies planning to expand internationally to emerging markets.
In the first quarter of 2025, Guangdong Province produced a cumulative total of 63,200 industrial robots and 1.94 million service robots, reflecting year-on-year increases of 31.1% and 10.8%, respectively.
In the bustling halls of the Canton Fair, where languages blend and handshakes mean business, Andre de Souza moves with purpose. The Brazilian buyer, a familiar face at the "China's No.1 Fair," has attended over a dozen editions. He isn't just scouting deals—he's bridging connections between Brazil and China.
The Canton Fair is back — just as new U.S. tariffs hit China. Join Alexfrom WCICO and Xie Hongzhou from GDToday at the 137th Canton Fair, China's largest trade show, as we explore whether rising tariffs are taking a toll on Chinese exporters.
April 21, 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone in Nansha. Over the past decade, Guangzhou's Nansha has experienced significant industrial development, particularly in cross-border e-commerce (CBEC), by promoting innovative forms of foreign trade.
Chinese fintech company Ant Group began operations of its digital and cross-border trade operation centers in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, on Monday, marking a milestone in the company's efforts to promote the development of cross-border digital trade.
Guangdong province, China's economic powerhouse, recorded a GDP of 3352.551 billion yuan (approximately 462 billion US dollars) in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 4.1% year-on-year growth, according to data released by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics on April 22.
The first phase of the 137th Canton Fair concluded successfully on April 19, with 923 companies from the Guangzhou Trade Delegation participating. The cumulative intended transaction volume surpassed one billion dollars amid tariff tensions, with a significant increase in orders from buyers in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
China's Guangdong Free Trade Zone (FTZ), a pivotal testing ground for economic reforms, has reported a decade of rapid expansion, with annual import-export growth averaging over 24% since its launch in 2015, according to the latest briefing by China's Ministry of Commerce.
In spite of intensified trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions, China's products and market are still appealing to foreign business people.
The opening segment of the 137th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, themed "Advanced Manufacturing," concluded on April 19 with a notable increase in international participation.
In the first quarter of 2025, Guangdong's total imports and exports reached 2.14 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.2%, which is 2.9 percentage points higher than the national average. Exports totaled 1.34 trillion yuan, up 1.4%, while imports amounted to 798.15 billion yuan, up 9.3%.
The Canton Fair is one of the world's largest trade shows, attracting thousands of international buyers to Guangzhou each year. For many attendees, however, the experience goes beyond business; it encompasses the moments, impressions, and stories they bring home.
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A New Zealand businessman expressed that the Canton Fair had helped him turn his vision into reality. He stated, "I've been involved in a project back home that revolves around applying an insulation coating to the interior of steel buildings. A few years ago, I had this idea: what if there was a robot that could magnetize onto the building and do the job? These guys have created it!"
The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) opened on April 15, 2025, in Guangzhou.
As the 137th session of the Canton Fair is set to open on April 15, Guangzhou has introduced a comprehensive trade-in campaign targeting residents from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as foreign nationals. This initiative aims to enhance the consumption experience for overseas guests and highlight the city's appeal as an international consumer hub.
Nansha District of Guangzhou has introduced a new policy package to promote high-quality foreign trade development, offering rewards of up to 10 million yuan for enterprises. The focus is on four key areas: strengthening enterprises, fostering new trade formats, enhancing platform functions, and improving services, providing comprehensive support for foreign trade enterprises.
Guangdong has released the list of the first batch of artificial intelligence (AI) terminal products, industrial large models, and application solutions at a press conference on April 9, aiming to further facilitate the development of AI and robotics innovation through new policies and projects.
Twenty-two companies from Guangzhou have been selected as global unicorn enterprises, placing the city first in the nation for growth in this category.
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