Core Insights - The 138th Canton Fair opened on October 15, showcasing the theme "Mutual Benefit Worldwide: Guangdong's Foreign Trade for a Thousand Years" [2] - The Canton Fair has evolved from its initial focus on agricultural products and small commodities to now featuring high-tech and high-value-added products, reflecting the transformation of China's foreign trade [2] - This year's fair introduced a smart medical section, displaying over one million new products, with nearly 1.1 million products having independent intellectual property rights [2] Group 1 - The Canton Fair serves as a significant catalyst for industry transformation, embodying the spirit of innovation and the vibrant development potential of the market [3] - The fair highlights the increasing presence of high-tech, specialized, and champion enterprises, positioning Guangdong and China as stable indicators of global economic and trade exchanges [2][3] - Over 60% of the newly launched products at the fair utilize new technologies, with more than 40% featuring functional upgrades and green low-carbon attributes [2]

Core Points - The 138th Canton Fair, also known as the Autumn Fair, will be held from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, with a total exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters [1] - The number of booths will reach 74,600, with over 32,000 participating companies, both of which are historical highs, and approximately 3,600 companies will make their debut [1] - The quality of participating companies is reported to be better, with 353,000 smart products to be showcased [1] Group 1 - The fair will feature a broader range of targeted procurement, with over 400 leading purchasing companies expected to attend [1] - More than 600 new product launch events and 13 thematic forums will be organized during the fair [1] - The fair will include 175 product zones, with a new smart medical zone showcasing innovations such as medical robots and intelligent diagnostic tools [1]