EconomyInFocus | 134th Canton Fair kicks off in Guangzhou

This aerial photo taken on Oct. 14, 2023 shows the exterior view of the venue for the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

GUANGZHOU, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened on Sunday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province.

The event, which will run until Nov. 4, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. Over 100,000 buyers from more than 200 countries and regions have registered for the event, said Xu Bing, spokesperson for the fair.

The online platform of the fair will offer services for both exhibitors and buyers, according to Xu.

This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a scene at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

A visitor learns about products from an American exhibitor at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Exhibitors negotiate business at the International Pavilion of the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Participators are seen at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

A foreign buyer negotiates business at a booth for small household electrical appliances during the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Brazilian buyers pose for photos at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023.