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        "id": 1705315,
        "msgid": "139th-canton-fair-attracts-245-000-foreign-buyers-in-first-two-phases-1777355516",
        "date": "2026-04-28 11:53:40",
        "title": "139th Canton Fair Attracts 245,000 Foreign Buyers in First Two Phases",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "The first two phases of the 139th Canton Fair in Guangzhou have drawn 245,000 foreign buyers from 219 countries and regions, marking a 2.2% increase from the previous edition. Featuring participation from 140 international trade organisations and 344 leading companies from major economies like the US, Mexico, UK, Germany, and Japan\u2014up 4.9% year-on-year\u2014the event underscores China's robust position in global trade. As the oldest comprehensive international trade fair in China since 1957, the Canton Fair continues to serve as a key barometer for the nation's foreign trade dynamics.",
        "content": "<p>Guangzhou (ANTARA) - The first two phases of the China Import and\nExport Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, edition 139, as of Monday\n(27\/4) afternoon local time, have attracted 245,000 foreign buyers from\n219 countries and regions, an increase of 2.2 per cent compared to the\nsame period in the previous edition.<\/p>\n<p>According to the China Foreign Trade Centre, 140 industrial and\nforeign trade organisations also attended the fair.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, 344 leading companies from the United States (US),\nMexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and other places\nparticipated, recording an increase of 4.9 per cent compared to the same\nperiod in the previous edition.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s fair is being held in three phases offline in Guangzhou,\nGuangdong Province, southern China, and will run until 5 May.<\/p>\n<p>The second phase, held from 23 to 27 April, focuses on quality\nhousehold life, covering building materials, furniture, household\nproducts, gifts, and decorations.<\/p>\n<p>The third phase, scheduled from 1 to 5 May, will focus on toys,\nmaternity and child care products, home textiles, stationery, as well as\nhealth and recreation items.<\/p>\n<p>First held in 1957, the Canton Fair is organised twice a year in\nGuangzhou. The fair is the oldest comprehensive international trade\nevent among similar exhibitions in China and has been recognised as a\nbarometer of China\u2019s foreign trade.<\/p>",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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