The beautified exterior of the 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province on Oct 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

Guangzhou is gearing up for the 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair.

Over 30,000 enterprises from China and abroad will be present at the event, which is expected to be held between Oct 15 and Nov 4.

As an important channel for China's foreign trade and a window for China's opening-up policy, this year's Canton Fair is set to include 55 exhibition areas covering 1.55 million square meters.

A bird's-eye view of the venue of the upcoming 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province on Oct 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

Preparations are underway for the 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province on Oct 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

Workers prepare for the 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province on Oct 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

The logo of the 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province on Oct 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

Organizers prepare for the 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province on Oct 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

A bird's-eye view of the venue of the 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province on Oct 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

Organizers prepare for the 136th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province on Oct 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]