The second phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, concluded on April 27 with overseas buyer number reaching a new record high as of this stage of the event.
Recently, the Guangzhou Quality Testing and Inspection Research Institute, which includes the Guangzhou Medical Device Testing Center and the Guangzhou Fiber Quality Monitoring Center, was officially unveiled and began its services.
"You can even buy a house here!" That was the surprised reaction of Rafael Nunez Alarcon, a stringer for GDToday from Chile, as he attended the 2nd phase of the 137th Canton Fair for the very first time.
As China intensifies efforts to attract foreign investment and navigate shifting global trade dynamics, Nansha District of Guangzhou—home to Guangdong, China's largest provincial economy—is positioning itself as a hub for legal reform and practical solutions tailored to international business.
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.
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