Core Insights - The 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) concluded on November 4, 2023, in Guangzhou, attracting over 310,000 foreign buyers from 223 countries and regions, marking a 7.5% increase from the previous session, setting a new historical record [1] - The on-site intended export transaction volume reached $25.65 billion [1] - Notable growth in buyers from the EU, Middle East, the United States, and Brazil was observed, with 214,000 buyers from Belt and Road Initiative countries, an increase of 9.4% [1] - Over 60% of the export transactions were with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, while traditional markets maintained stable transaction levels [1] Event Highlights - A total of 632 new product launch events were held during the fair [1] - New products, green products, and products with independent intellectual property rights accounted for over 20% of the 4.6 million exhibits [1] - Popular exhibits included embodied robots, brain-computer interface devices, bio-based materials, AI rehabilitation equipment, and 3D printing technology [1] Innovations and Upgrades - The fair introduced a QR code credential system, enabling the fastest credential issuance in 30 seconds, a sixfold increase in speed compared to previous years [1] - A new navigation system utilizing "Bluetooth + 5G + Beidou" technology was launched, enhancing AI exhibition navigation and smart guidance features, with a total of 477,000 users [1]