China’s Canton Fair Ends with Record Overseas Buyer Attendance

The 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Nov. 4 in Guangzhou after drawing a record number of overseas buyers. The event attracted 352,000 buyers from 219 countries and regions, the highest attendance level in its history. The buyer count rose 12.2% from the previous session, marking a notable increase for one of China’s major trade platforms. The attendance figure suggested that international purchasing interest in Chinese goods remained resilient despite a complex global trade environment. On-site intended export transactions reached $26.75 billion during the fair. That total reflected continued demand from global…