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Canton Fair opens in China with record scale
By Xinhua Published: Apr 16, 2026 12:11 PM
Buyers and exhibitors talk at the booth of Midea Group during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Wednesday, drawing a record number of over 32,000 participating enterprises. The number of exhibition zones has increased to 179, including nine new sections covering smart wearables, display technologies, consumer drones, modular houses and garden facilities, according to the organizers. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Buyers and exhibitors talk at the booth of Midea Group during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened here on Wednesday, drawing a record number of over 32,000 participating enterprises. The number of exhibition zones has increased to 179, including nine new sections covering smart wearables, display technologies, consumer drones, modular houses and garden facilities, according to the organizers. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)


An overseas buyer learns about a product during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026.(Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

An overseas buyer learns about a product during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026.(Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)


A visitor (front) learns about a smart refrigerator during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

A visitor (front) learns about a smart refrigerator during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)


An overseas buyer (L) learns about products during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

An overseas buyer (L) learns about products during the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)