The 138th China Import and Export Fair also called Canton Fair, starts today. It has grown to 74,600 booths and over 32,000 exhibitors making it the biggest yet. This draws worldwide interest as a lively trade center even as global uncertainties and trade barriers increase.
China's exports went up by more than 7 percent compared to last year in the first nine months of this year, according to official numbers. This marks eight quarters in a row of growth showing strength despite global economic challenges.
The current Canton Fair gives a direct view of the strength and energy in China's foreign trade sector.
The first phase of this session's Canton Fair, which zeroes in on cutting-edge manufacturing, has brought together many trailblazing companies that represent new quality productive forces.
The event's organizers say this session of Canton Fair boasts a record 10,000 top-notch exhibitors. These companies have earned recognition as national high-tech innovators specialized small and medium-sized enterprises, or manufacturing champions. They make up 34 percent of all export-focused participants. The fair showcases over 1 million new product launches, with 1.1 million of these stemming from proprietary technologies.
Mipo Science & Technology, a company based in Guangzhou, is displaying its groundbreaking printing technology.
"Check out this organic photoconductor (OPC). We just finished a bunch of tests on it. It keeps print quality crystal clear even after 2 million pages," a Mipo Science & Technology manager said.
Mipo Science & Technology leads the pack in achieving full in-house production across the entire OPC industry chain. The company stands at the cutting edge of core materials research and development.
"Before foreign companies used their patents to keep us out of high-end markets. Now, our company has smashed through this wall with our own tech. This shows real faith in 'smart manufacturing in China'," the manager added.
"We want international buyers at Canton Fair to see beyond our products; we hope they grasp the tech and work that go into them."
Shandong Odes Industry, another company at the fair, draws eyes with its new ideas and advances in engine and transmission tech.
"We've made the fuel supply and exhaust systems better. By using computer models, we've boosted the power of our liter-class engine reaching up to 180 horsepower," said Liu Yunxia, deputy sales head at Odes Industry.
"Also, the self-heating electronic smart throttle in the engine control system allows for exact and best control across all engine speeds, which improves performance and fuel savings," Liu added.
After 30 years of growth, Odes Industry has obtained 52 patents.
At this Canton Fair, the company stated it plans to maintain a strong global presence through its ability to innovate introducing more high-quality smart manufacturing solutions from China to worldwide markets.
The Jiangsu trade group includes 3,440 companies, with 264 first-time exhibitors indicating expansion in both size and caliber.
MagicLab, a robot maker from Suzhou, Jiangsu province, is showing off its mass-produced goods, including a full-size general-purpose human-like robot and a four-legged robot dog. Its "thousand-scenario co-creation plan" aims to create 1,000 useful application scenarios setting up the company as a trendsetter in the service robotics field.
Also, the Fujian trade group boasts 400 companies that have earned national or provincial awards such as recognition as specialized refined, unique, and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, manufacturing leaders, or tech innovation role models, a number that breaks previous records.
Tide Power Technology, a key player in the new energy field, has brought its latest battery energy storage system to the event. This system increases energy efficiency by 15 percent and provides high density with adjustable capacity for various industrial, business, and home uses.
Companies from Fujian that make advanced equipment are showing off their smart production systems and other high-tech products. They join over 350,000 intelligent exhibits at this Canton Fair to push forward global smart manufacturing.
The group from Zhejiang includes more than 4,600 companies that focus on intelligent technology, eco-friendly solutions, and digital innovation. They're using the Canton Fair to break into different global markets.
Oubao, a door closer maker, has brought its newest smart door closer to the fair. This product has sensors that adjust , an electromagnetic lock that saves energy for various situations, and a bolt lock series that's easy to use.
"We hope to get great results at this Canton Fair," said an Oubao manager.
Using local resources and market chances, companies from Gansu province are showing new products that mix old strengths with new tech.
For example, Dayu Irrigation is showing the green side of industry strength with its answers for watering, farming, and water cleaning. They offer full services from water-saving tools to cleaning rural waste water showing a Chinese answer to keep water use steady.
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