Visitors learn about audio speakers from exhibitors during the135thsession of theChinaImportandExportFair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on April 15, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

On the first day of the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, over 60,000 overseas offline buyers were welcomed, CCTV news reported on Monday. This represents an 18.5 percent increase in participation compared to the same period of the previous session.

A visitor talks with an exhibitor at the home accessories' exhibition area during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on April 15, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

The event, also known as the Canton Fair, showcases advanced manufacturing achievements, with over 1 million new products expected to be displayed onsite from April 15 to May 5 in three phases.

Visitors learn about China's new energy vehicles during the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on April 15, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

Covering a total exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters, the fair features about 74,000 booths and the participation of 29,000 exhibiting companies.

Visitors are seen at the exhibition hall of the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on April 15, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

A staff member demonstrates the use of an intelligent bionic hand to a visitor on Monday at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/China Daily]

Source: Xinhua
Editor: Lyu Yun