The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will open in Guangzhou from April 15th to May 5th, organized in three phases with continuous online platform operations. Spanning 1.55 million square meters, this edition features approximately 74,000 booths and 31,000 participating enterprises. The import exhibition section includes 736 companies from 50 countries and regions. For the first time, Phase One will host a special zone for service robots to showcase AI innovations.
Intelligent technologies take center stage, with over 1,100 companies showcasing approximately 320,000 intelligent products. As of April 8th, nearly 170,000 overseas buyers from 210 countries and regions have pre-registered. Procurement teams from 223 of the world’s top 250 retailers and 124 overseas trade delegations will participate.
Guangzhou has implemented streamlined customs procedures with multilingual guidance. Customs authorities introduced expedited clearance measures for exhibits, while Baiyun International Airport and the Pazhou Ferry Terminal enhanced transportation capacity. Sixty-nine hotels for international buyers now offer on-site visa facilitation.
During the fair, Guangzhou will boost public transport capacity, including the newly operational Metro Line 11 across the city. Ample taxis, ride-hailing vehicles, and parking spaces will be available near the venue. A dedicated hotline (960169) provides multilingual support, with added currency exchange facilities and multi-payment options at key locations. Guidance manuals and the "OneStop" mini-program have been launched.
Additionally, Guangzhou will host over 300 "Canton Fair+" events. The venue will feature a "Delicious Guangzhou Carnival" music and culinary festival, while off-site activities include over 70 trade matchmaking sessions connecting buyers to over 500 wholesale markets. Cultural tourism initiatives include free "One-Day Guangzhou Tour" counters at the airport and curated travel routes. The city pledges comprehensive support for global attendees.
Source: Lingnan on the Cloud
首设服务机器人专区！第137届广交会将于4月15日开幕
第137届广交会将于4月15日至5月5日在广州分三期举办，线上平台持续常态化运营。本届展览总面积155万平方米，展位约7.4万个，3.1万家企业参展。进口展有736家企业，来自50个国家和地区。首次在第一期增设服务机器人专区，展示人工智能成果。
智能化是本届亮点，超1100家企业携约32万件智能产品参展。截至4月8日，近17万境外采购商预注册，来自210个国家和地区。223家全球零售250强和大商确认组团参会，境外工商团组124家。
广州各口岸设便捷通道，强化多语种通关指引。海关出台多项便利措施保障展品通关，白云机场推出便利举措，琶洲港澳客运码头加密班次。69家境外采购商酒店设便捷办证点。
广交会期间，广州加大公共运力投放，地铁11号线贯通全城，展馆周边安排充足出租车、网约车及停车泊位。960169热线提供语言服务，重点区域增设外币兑换设施，商户支持多种支付方式。还制作指引手册，上线“湾事通”小程序。
此外，广州推出超300场“广交会+”活动。展馆内举办“食在广州嘉年华”音乐美食节；展馆外组织超70场贸易对接活动，邀请客商走进500多个批发市场。同时准备了丰富文旅活动，在机场设免费广州一日游服务点，推出经典旅游线路。广州以全方位保障迎接全球客商。
文、图 | 记者 孙绮曼
翻译 | 钟佳
审校 | 林佳岱
