Canton Fair Maintains Strong Momentum Despite U.S.–China Tensions
Canton Fair Maintains Strong Momentum Despite U.S.–China Tensions Canton Fair Maintains Strong Momentum Despite U.S.–China Tensions The China Import & Export Fair (commonly known as the Canton Fair ), held biannually in Guangzhou, China, continues to shine as a major global trade platform—even under the mounting backdrop of rising U.S.–China trade friction. While tensions between China and the United States have introduced fresh headwinds, the fair’s scale, diversity and global footprint remain robust, offering a fascinating lens into modern global trade, supply-chain dynamics and strategic adaption. 1. The Legacy of the Canton Fair Since its founding in 1957, the Canton Fair has grown into China’s largest and most representative trade exhibition. It is organised by the China Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC) under the joint guidance of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Guangdong provincial government. ( Wikipedia ) Over the decades it has become a key “baromete...
