向新、向智、向绿——第138届广交会第一期交出靓丽答卷

Core Insights - The 138th Canton Fair focuses on "advanced manufacturing," showcasing innovations in new, intelligent, and green technologies, with a record number of high-quality enterprises participating [1] Group 1: Exhibits and Innovations - A total of 850,000 exhibits were presented, with new products, intelligent products, green low-carbon products, and products with independent intellectual property rights accounting for 16%, 15%, 25%, and 31% respectively [2] - Over 70% of the new products utilized new technologies, and the number of entries for the Canton Fair Design Innovation Award reached a record high, with intelligent products increasing by 30% [2] Group 2: Exhibitors and Quality - Among the 12,000 participating enterprises, over 5,600 were recognized as high-tech, specialized, or champions in their fields, while more than 4,000 were emerging companies in sectors like new energy vehicles and intelligent manufacturing [3] - 66% of the exhibitors adopted new technologies and models such as industrial internet, artificial intelligence, and green production [3] Group 3: International Participation - The fair attracted over 157,000 foreign buyers from 222 countries and regions, marking a 6.3% increase compared to the previous session, setting a historical record [4] - Notable growth was observed in buyers from the EU, the US, and Belt and Road Initiative countries, with 118 foreign business organizations attending, an increase of 8% [4] Group 4: Services and Experience - Various trade promotion activities were held, including domestic sales matching events and themed forums, enhancing market access for enterprises [5] - The fair introduced smart navigation services, with 214,000 users benefiting from the upgraded services, and the Canton Fair app added 24 new features, achieving 343,000 downloads [5] Group 5: Upcoming Events - The second phase of the Canton Fair will take place from October 23-27, focusing on "quality home goods," with an exhibition area of 515,000 square meters and approximately 25,000 booths [5]