Canton Fair promoted in Fukuoka

The China Foreign Trade Center, the organizer of the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), held a special session on Dec 14 along with the Consulate-General of China in Fukuoka to promote the Canton Fair.

The China International Import Expo (CIIE), held by the Ministry of Commerce and the Shanghai municipal government, was also promoted at the session.

During the meeting, organizers introduced the latest developments on the two international events, encouraging local enterprises in Fukuoka to participate and explore business opportunities.

About 80 representatives from Japanese companies and industrial and commercial organizations attended the session.

Zhang Xiaoping, commercial consul of the Consulate-General of China in Fukuoka, addressed the attendees of the session, extending his congratulations on the upcoming 40th anniversary of the establishment of sister city relations between Fukuoka and Guangzhou. He also encouraged enterprises in Kyushu to participate in the two international events.

According to Pu Huichuan, vice general manager of the international liaison department of the China Foreign Trade Center, the biannual Canton Fair has developed into a comprehensive international trade platform. She also pointed out that Fukuoka provides Japan with excellent opportunities to strengthen foreign exchanges and diversify trade. The Canton Fair and the CIIE will provide Japanese exhibitors with great platforms for expanding into the Chinese market and increasing their international presence.