The first two phases of the 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, have attracted 245,000 overseas buyers from 219 countries and regions as of Monday afternoon, an increase of 2.2 percent from the same period of the previous edition.
The second phase of the 139th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, opened on April 23 in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, focusing on home living products.
On April 8, the Action Plan for Accelerating the Transformation, Upgrading and High-Quality Development of Professional Markets in Guangzhou (2026–28) was officially released.
Ahead of the 139th Canton Fair set to open on April 15, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has rolled out a detailed package of services to streamline the arrival and stay of foreign business travelers.
From April 6 to 8, the Guangzhou Canton Fair Exhibition Hall hosted the Guangzhou Entertainment Technology Show (GETshow), a premier entertainment equipment showcase focusing on audio and lighting products.
From April 6 to 30, Ethiopian Airlines will increase the frequency of flights between Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province and a major commercial hub in southern China, and Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and a key gateway to Africa, as travel demand rises ahead of the Canton Fair.
With the 139th Canton Fair approaching, the application portal for the overseas buyer assistant badge will open on April 3. Under new rules, buyers must complete their applications at least two days before their intended visit date.
With the China Import and Export Fair just around the corner, organizers have announced eight new exhibition zones to be dedicated to displaying green and smart products and technologies from Chinese companies.
