A buyer poses for a photo with a motorcycle at the motorcycle exhibition area of the 138th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 19, 2025.
As the 138th Canton Fair welcomes visitors from around the world, Guangzhou, known as a "Food Capital of China," invites them to explore its authentic flavors. From morning dim sum to late-night congee, every meal here tells the story of a city that brims with the allure of delicious food.
The 138th Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou on October 15, coinciding with the launch of a new exhibition at the Guangdong Museum that traces the province's millennium-long history of foreign trade.
On October 15, the 138th Canton Fair commenced in Guangzhou, once again establishing itself as the world's essential platform for discovering the latest products, pioneering technologies, and emerging industry trends. Lucas Claudino, a Brazilian buyer at the 138th Canton Fair whose business is in the electronics sector, is attracted to the Canton Fair by its impressive number of new products revealed every year.
As the 138th Canton Fair kicks off, Guangzhou is rolling out exclusive shopping discounts and instant tax refund services across the city. It's shopping time!
A series of measures aimed at overseas exhibitors and buyers has been introduced by Guangzhou Customs to ensure the smooth operation of the 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), being held in three phases from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou City, South China.
These days, Guangzhou is buzzing with energy as the 138th Canton Fair unfolds, drawing tens of thousands of buyers from across the globe. One of the world's largest trade events, it's where entrepreneurs seek the next big product or opportunity. But why Guangzhou? How did this southern city become China's gateway to the world?
On October 15, the 138th Canton Fair commenced in Guangzhou, setting new historical records with a total exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters, 74,600 booths, and over 32,000 participating enterprises. Approximately 3,600 companies are making their debut at this edition.
Are you coming to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair or exploring Guangdong's vibrant cities like Shenzhen and Foshan? With just a few essential apps, you can easily ride the metro, call a cab, or navigate the city—all from your phone.
The 138th Canton Fair kicks off in Guangzhou on October 15. This video will break down the buyerIDbadge application process to help you seize trade opportunities.
With the Canton Fair around the corner, Pazhou Hong Kong and Macao Passenger Ferry Terminal, only a 5-minute walk from the Canton Fair Complex Zone B, has rolled out a number of newly upgraded services to make attending the Canton Fair smooth and effortless.
During the 138th session, the Canton Fair Music & Cuisine Festival at the Atrium Garden in Area A will be held under the theme "Connecting the World through Friendship, Savoring China's Intangible Cultural Heritage."
As the 138th Canton Fair prepares to open its doors on October 15 in Guangzhou, the city is once again welcoming global business travelers. For visitors seeking both comfort and convenience, Guangzhou offers a selection of five-star hotels. Here are our top picks for your stay during this major event.
The 138th Canton Fair is scheduled to take place in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, divided into three phases, with a record number of enterprises participating, as announced by the Ministry of Commerce during a special press conference on the afternoon of October 10.
On September 18, to bolster foreign trade enterprises amid growing global economic challenges, the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) introduced stronger supportive policies for its upcoming 138th session, scheduled to be held from October 15 to November 4, in three phases. These measures build on the success of previous supportive efforts and reaffirm the event's role as a vital national platform for trade promotion.
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