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| Canton Fair will be Split into 3 Three Phases |
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| Friday,May 09,2008 Posted: 20:05 BJT(05 GMT) | | From: China Foreign Trade Center Article type:Redistributed |
Approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, the 104th session of China Import and Export Fair (also renowned as the Canton Fair) has adjusted its exhibition period by splitting 2 phases into three and will be held from 15 October to 6 November, 2008. Each phase will last 5 days instead of 6 with 2 intervals for 4 days each. All three phases will be held in the Pazhou Complex, while Liuhua Complex will no longer be used.
After splitting the Canton Fair into 3 phases, the Phase 1 of the 104th session is from 15 to 19 October, exhibiting Large Machinery and Equipment, Small Machinery, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Vehicle Spare Parts, Chemical Products, Hardware, Tools, Vehicles (Outdoor), Construction Machinery (Outdoor), Household Electrical Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Electronic and Electrical Products, Computer and Communication Products, Lighting Equipment, Building and Decorative Materials, Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment, and International Pavilion.
After an interval from October 20 to 23, Phase 2 is held from October 24 to 28, exhibiting Kitchenware & Tableware, General Ceramics, Art Ceramics, Home Decorations, Glass Artware, Furniture, Weaving, Rattan and Iron Arts, Gardening Products, Stone and Iron Products (Outdoor), Household Items, Personal Care Products, Toiletries, Clocks, Watches & Optical Instruments, Toys, Gifts & Premiums, Festival Products.
After the second interval from October 29 to November 1, Phase 3 is held from November 2 to 6, exhibiting Men & Women’s Clothes, Kids’ Wear, Underwear, Sports & Casual Wear, Furs, Leather, Downs & Related Products, Fashion Accessories and Fittings, Home Textiles, Textile Raw Materials & Fabrics, Carpets & Tapestries, Food, Native Produce, Medicines & Health Products, Medical Devices, Disposables & Dressings, Sports, Travel & Recreation Products, Office Supplies, Shoes, Cases & Bags.
After the Fair’s splitting into 3 phases, great changes will take place on the organization mode of the 104th session compared with its previous one. First, the scale is enlarged further; Second, exhibition period is extended; Third, all 3 phases will be held in Pazhou Complex; Fourth, major categories and exhibition sections will be rearranged. Textiles & Garments, Medicines & Health Products formerly exhibited in Phase 1 and Cases & Bags, Office Supplies, Sports, Travel and Recreation Products, Food, Native Produce formerly exhibited in Phase 2 will be arranged in Phase 3; Five, exhibition categories will be optimally rearranged into 50 from 34.
The implementation of 3 phases of the Canton Fair will continue to maintain its features and advantages as a comprehensive trade show. The area of related specialized exhibition sections will be enlarged, and according to sourcing objectives and exhibits’ usage, exhibition sections will be rearranged conforming to overseas buyers’ habits and general practice of exhibition classification of international exhibitions. Therefore, the specialization of the Canton Fair will be improved.
After the Fair is held in 3 phases, Liuhua Complex will no longer be used; instead, Pazhou Complex will be the only venue. The supporting project of Pazhou Complex will be completed in the second half of this year. Before the opening of the 104th session, the Area A, B and C of the Pazhou Complex will all be put into use. Apart from the advanced world level service facilities the Fair will offer, we will also provide buyers with more abundant products, which are conducive to increasing sourcing efficiency and attracting more international buyers to the Canton Fair.
The Canton Fair has achieved great success after splitting into 2 phases since its 91st session in 2002. In the recent 6 years, the Canton Fair has developed better and better and enjoyed high reputation among the exhibitors and buyers. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, the research and investigation of the reform proposal has lasted for over 1 year and collected suggestions from all relevant sides, especially exhibitors and buyers through various means such as survey, seminar, on-site interview, and email. The exhibitors and buyers generally support the Canton Fair’s reform for 1 session in 3 phases.
As the organizer of the Canton Fair, China Foreign Trade Centre will continuously enhance its construction of both domestic and overseas marketing networks, increase input and strengthen promotion as well as invitation of exhibitors and buyers.
Source: China Foreign Trade Center
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