绘就贸易新图景，释放开放新活力——第138届广交会圆满收官

Core Insights - The 138th Canton Fair concluded successfully on November 4, showcasing China's resilience and vitality in foreign trade amidst global challenges, and reaffirming China's commitment to high-level opening-up and win-win cooperation [1] Group 1: Participation and Attendance - Over 310,000 overseas buyers from 223 countries and regions attended the fair, marking a 7.5% increase from the previous session, setting a new historical record [1] - Among the attendees, 214,000 were from Belt and Road Initiative countries, a 9.4% increase, accounting for 69% of total participants [1] - Significant growth in buyers from the EU, Middle East, USA, and Brazil, with increases of 32.7%, 13.9%, 14%, and 33.2% respectively [1] Group 2: Business Opportunities and Transactions - The fair generated an intended export transaction value of $25.65 billion, maintaining a growth trend, with over 60% of transactions coming from Belt and Road countries [2] - Exhibitors reported that the fair is an optimal choice for consolidating old customers, meeting new clients, and expanding markets [3] Group 3: Product Innovation and Trends - Out of 4.6 million exhibits, new products, green products, and products with independent intellectual property rights accounted for 23.3%, 23.5%, and 23.9% respectively [4] - Key themes included AI empowerment, innovative manufacturing, green low-carbon solutions, and high-end customization, with notable products like embodied robots and AI rehabilitation devices [4] Group 4: Technological Advancements - The fair implemented digital integration to enhance the exhibition experience, including a QR code system for quick registration, reducing processing time by six times [6] - The use of "Bluetooth + 5G + Beidou" technology enabled the first exhibition-level navigation in China, with 477,000 users benefiting from the new features [6] Group 5: Support for Exhibitors - The fair continued to support export exhibitors by reducing booth fees by 50% and offering free participation for rural revitalization zones [7] - A dedicated area for foreign trade quality products attracted 143 domestic leading buyers and over 500 exhibitors for matchmaking activities [7] Group 6: Media Coverage and Publicity - Over 1,700 journalists attended, with more than 19,000 domestic and international media platforms broadcasting over 2.06 million pieces of information related to the fair [8] - The total viewership from overseas social media and news outlets exceeded 194 million, showcasing China's innovative manufacturing and international cooperation stories [8] Group 7: Future Events - The 139th Canton Fair is scheduled to take place from April 15 to May 5, 2026, in Guangzhou [8]