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Core Insights - The exhibition "Mutual Benefit Under Heaven: A Thousand Years of Guangdong Foreign Trade" will open on October 15, 2023, at the Guangdong Provincial Museum, showcasing over 200 artifacts that illustrate the evolution of foreign trade in Guangdong over the past millennium [1][2] - Guangdong has played a crucial role in China's integration into the global economy, particularly since the establishment of the People's Republic of China, with the Canton Fair emerging as a key platform for international trade [1][2] Group 1 - The exhibition will feature artifacts such as gold ornaments from the Southern Song Dynasty and gold ingots from the Ming Dynasty, highlighting the historical significance of Guangdong's foreign trade [1] - The narrative of the exhibition will follow a chronological timeline, covering trade systems from the Tang Dynasty to modern reforms and innovations in free trade zones [1] - Guangdong's foreign trade has continuously evolved, with the province leading in exploring new mechanisms for trade and investment facilitation, particularly through its three major free trade zones [2] Group 2 - The 138th Canton Fair will take place from October 15 to November 4, 2023, with a record exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters and over 32,000 participating companies [2] - The fair is recognized as the longest-running, largest, and most comprehensive international trade exhibition in China, with approximately 3,600 companies participating for the first time [2] - Guangdong is actively participating in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, contributing to high-level foreign trade openness through regulatory alignment and innovative mechanisms [2]