
China’s manufacturing industry is comprehensively upgraded. The 137th Canton Fair sets off a wave of “smart manufacturing”
The first phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), themed “Advanced Manufacturing”, came to a successful conclusion on April 19. According to data released by the organizer, China Foreign Trade Center, as of the closing day, 148,585 overseas buyers from 216 countries and regions around the world had attended the fair, an increase of 20.2% over the same period last year. This significant growth not only demonstrates the continued appeal of Made in China in the global market, but also highlights the key role of the Canton Fair as a “barometer” and “weather vane” of China’s foreign