Canton Fair is one of the most important events that's organized in Guangzhou

  China Import and Export Fair, also called Canton Fair , is held twice a year in Spring and Autumn since it was inaugurated in the Spring of 1957. It is China's largest trade fair of the highest level, of the most complete varieties and of the largest attendance and business turnover. Preserving its traditions, the Fair is a comprehensive and multi-functional event of international importance.

  Given that the Canton Fair is one of the most important events that's organized in Guangzhou, there are certain formalities that need to be fulfilled in order to attend it successfully. Firstly, it is important to obtain an invitation for attending the fair. This can be obtained from a variety of sources including the Foreign Liaison Department of CECF, The Economic & Commercial Counselor's office (Section) of the Embassy (Consulate) of P. R. China, and The Local Representative Offices of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), amongst many others. It is important to provide details of your company like the name, address, fax and telephone numbers, email etc in order to obtain these invitation applications. For those business owners staying and conducting businesses abroad, it is important to apply for such invitations at least two months in advance.
  A bilingual event held separately in April and October in Guangzhou, the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), opens the door to international business and attracts suppliers as well as buyers from every part of the world.