China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, was established in the spring of 1957. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of PRC and the People's Government of Guangdong Province and organized by China Foreign Trade Centre, it is held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, China. The Canton Fair is a comprehensive international trading event with the longest history, the largest scale, the most complete exhibit variety, the largest buyer attendance, the most diverse buyer source country, the greatest business turnover and the best reputation in China, hailed as China’s No.1 Fair and the barometer of China’s foreign trade.
As the window, epitome and symbol of China's opening up and an important platform for international trade cooperation, the Canton Fair has withstood various challenges and never been interrupted since its inception. It has been successfully held for 132 sessions and established trade relations with more than 229 countries and regions around the world. The accumulated export volume has amounted to about USD 1.5 trillion and the total number of overseas buyers attending the Canton Fair onsite and online has reached 10 million. The Fair has effectively promoted trade connections and friendly exchanges between China and the world.