The Canton Fair, officially known as the China Import and Export Fair, was founded in 1957 and is held twice a year in spring and autumn in Guangzhou. It is China's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive international trade event with the widest range of products. Usage scenario: Foreign trade companies showcase products, meet clients, and secure orders through the Canton Fair, making it an important channel for exporters to explore international markets. Precautions: Exhibitors need to apply for booths in advance and prepare samples, catalogs, and business cards; pay attention to intellectual property protection to avoid infringement; when negotiating with clients, clarify price terms (such as FOB, CIF), payment methods, and delivery times. Compared with regional exhibitions like the East China Fair and Yiwu Fair, the Canton Fair is larger in scale, attracts more international buyers, and achieves more significant transaction results. The online Canton Fair (such as the online platform launched since 2020 due to the pandemic) breaks through time and space limitations, but communication depth may be less than offline.
📝 Examples
1. Our company participates in the Canton Fair every year. At last year's autumn session, we met a client from Brazil and signed a $500,000 order. (Illustrates that the Canton Fair is an important platform for acquiring clients and orders.)
2. Please send me your booth number at the Canton Fair. I will visit you then and take a look at your new products. (Illustrates that clients use the Canton Fair for face-to-face negotiations and product inspections.)
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