On May 5th, the 135th China Import and Export Fair (referred to as the Canton Fair) came to an end in Guangzhou. At this year's Canton Fair, Qingdao enterprises have taken a more proactive attitude to integrate into the global trade market, demonstrating their sincerity in actively seeking global orders and accelerating globalization layout. It also reflects Qingdao's determination to promote high-level opening up through practical actions.
This is the largest Spring Canton Fair so far. Although the continuous rainstorm and other extreme weather have greatly affected the inbound and outbound traffic of Guangzhou, the enthusiasm of the global exhibitors and businessmen has continued to show, and the "super flow" of the Canton Fair continues to emerge. As of 17:00 on May 4th, more than 246000 overseas buyers from 215 countries and regions around the world attended the meeting, an increase of 24.5% compared to the same period last year.
"It was not easy to come to the Canton Fair this time. Flights directly from Qingdao to Guangzhou were either delayed for a long time or suddenly cancelled, and the team had to reschedule in batches to Nanchang, Changsha, and other places before taking the train to Guangzhou." Diao Zhanfeng, Deputy General Manager of Shandong Hairun Arts and Crafts Import and Export Co., Ltd. and Shandong Haijin International Trade Co., Ltd. of Xinhua Jin Group, is one of the "old Canton Fair" exhibitors who have participated in more than 40 sessions. "It is not common to travel like this year, but seeing more foreign buyers on site than last autumn's fair and receiving unexpected orders, I feel that all the efforts are worth it."
It rained heavily outside the exhibition hall, and there was a surge of people inside. Overseas buyers and "China's First Exhibition" are traveling in both directions, and the global market is efficiently connected with "Made in China". This is not only the charm of the Canton Fair shining, but also a true portrayal of foreign trade people overcoming wind and rain, directly reaching the stars, and tirelessly striving.
The enthusiasm of exhibitors reflects the world's desire to make good use of the global market and resources. As a major foreign trade city, Qingdao has also fulfilled its expectations. At this year's Canton Fair, the Qingdao Trading Group had a total of 1269 booths and 837 participating companies. Exhibiting enterprises continuously improve their quality towards "new", accelerate the formation of new productivity, and expand their international "circle of friends" to establish "new advantages", demonstrating the strong and stable growth momentum of Qingdao's foreign trade at the beginning.
Zhang Qingfu, Vice President of Haier Overseas Electrical Industry Co., Ltd. , stated that all the main channel merchants from developed European and American countries invited by Haier to attend this year's Canton Fair were recognized and confirmed as Haier Smart Home's leading advantage in the high-end market. The data can also be used as evidence. In the first quarter of this year, Haier Smart Home achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of 4.77 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.16%, achieving high growth under a high base, and the profit growth rate exceeded expectations.
