- The new service
robot zone becomes the hotspot for buyers
GUANGZHOU, China, April 15,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On April
15, the 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair)
officially opened in Guangzhou, drawing global attention as it
kicked off one of the world's largest trade events. Running from
April 15 to May 5, the Fair is
divided into three phases under the themes of "Advanced
Manufacturing," "Quality Home Life," and "Better Life." This
edition features 55 exhibition sections and 172 product zones, with
newly added zones dedicated to service robots and integrated
housing solutions.
The 137th Canton Fair continues to embrace a hybrid model, with
its online platform operating all year-round. Enhanced
functionality, improved structure, and upgraded services on the
digital platform aim to create new business opportunities and help
stabilize and improve the quality of China's foreign trade.
The Deputy Director of China Foreign Trade Centre, Zhang Sihong,
welcomed international guests in his opening remarks, highlighting
the Fair's role as a long-standing bridge of global cooperation.
"The Canton Fair once again opens its arms to friends from around
the world. Here, this spectacular event, we come together to pursue
shared success and mutual benefit," Zhang said.
As of April 13, over 200,000
overseas buyers from 215 countries and regions had pre-registered
to attend the fair.
On the opening day, Phase 1 of the Fair, themed "Advanced
Manufacturing," attracted tremendous foot traffic across its
520,000-square-meter exhibition space. A key highlight was the new
Service Robots Zone in the Friendship Hall in Area D, where buyers
gathered to film product displays of various robots, such as
robotic dogs, industrial exoskeletons, and autonomous navigation
robots.
From April 15 to 19, Phase 1
showcases the strength of China's
industrial innovation, featuring 11,304 exhibitors, including
approximately 3,700 companies focused on electric vehicles, lithium
batteries, solar cells, digital technologies, and intelligent
manufacturing. The spotlight on advanced technologies and green
solutions reflects China's ongoing
transformation into a high-tech manufacturing powerhouse.
With its expanding scale and evolving content, the Canton Fair
remains a vital platform for connecting international markets and
showcasing China's industrial
progress. As it enters its 137th session, the Fair continues to
foster trade cooperation and inspire global partnerships,
reaffirming its position as a cornerstone of international
commerce.
To learn more about Canton Fair, please download the Canton Fair
App at https://cief.cantonfair.org.cn/en/app/appintro.html.
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