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The Canton Fair is China's largest and longest-running international trade event. It enjoys the reputation of "China's No. 1 Exhibition" and is a bridge of trade, communication and friendship that connects the world. The 140th Canton Fair will usher in the important moment of its 70th anniversary.
China News Service, Guangzhou, September 28 (Xu Qingqing, Guan Yue) According to Guangzhou Customs, the first batch of imported exhibits of the 140th China Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred to as the "Canton Fair") were successfully cleared and entered at Guangzhou Nansha Port after supervision and inspection by Guangzhou Customs. This batch of goods includes teapots, coffee machines, ceramic tableware and other products from Turkey, with a total of 84 pieces and a total weight of 12.3 tons, marking the official start of the exhibition layout for the 140th Canton Fair.
Customs officers from Nansha Customs affiliated with Guangzhou Customs supervise the first batch of inbound exhibits at the 140th Canton Fair. Photo by Mai Donghao
As my country's largest and longest-running international trade event, the Canton Fair enjoys the reputation of "China's No. 1 Exhibition" and is a bridge of trade, communication and friendship that connects the world. The 140th Canton Fair will usher in the important moment of its 70th anniversary. This Canton Fair will be held in Guangzhou in three phases from October 15 to November 4. The total exhibition area is approximately 1.55 million square meters, with 32,000 exhibitors. The exhibits cover industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing, new energy vehicles, home appliances, light industry gifts and other categories.
In order to ensure the smooth holding of the 140th Canton Fair, Guangzhou Customs has further promoted the construction of smart customs, continued to optimize the entry process of food, cosmetics, animal and plant products, and special goods, and further expanded the scope of inbound exhibits. At the same time, "convenient channels for Canton Fair guests" have been set up at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, Nansha Passenger Port, Pazhou and other travel inspection ports to achieve efficient customs clearance of exhibitors and materials.
It is reported that Korean bathroom products, Greek kitchen utensils, Vietnamese rattan products and other exhibits will arrive in Guangzhou in the near future. (over)
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Exhibits such as Korean sanitary ware, Greek kitchen utensils, and Vietnamese rattan products will arrive in Guangzhou in the future.
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