The 138th China Import and Export Fair Canton Fair is set to open in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, divided into three phases. The fair will maintain its 24-hour online presence to offer global buyers continuous access to Chinese suppliers. With an exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters, this session will feature a record 74,600 booths and more than 32,000 participating enterprises.
The 138th Canton Fair marks a new milestone in both scale and innovation. For the first time, more than 10,000 exhibitors hold titles such as National High-Tech Enterprise, Specialized and Sophisticated SME, or Manufacturing Single Champion, accounting for 34 of all exporters. Among the highlights is the debut of the Intelligent Healthcare Zone scheduled for Phase 3 October 31st to November 4th, bringing together 47 companies specializing in surgical robots, intelligent monitoring systems, and wearable medical devices. On top of that, the Service Robots Zone will return with 46 leading exhibitors to present the latest in humanoid robots and robotic dogs during Phase 1 October 15th to 19th.
As a long-standing symbol of Chinas opening-up, the Canton Fair continues to power high-quality foreign trade growth and foster new drivers of economic momentum. The 138th session underscores this role with emphasis on innovation, digital intelligence, and sustainability.