The first phase of the 140th Canton Fair concluded today, with the number of overseas buyers in attendance reaching a record high.

The first phase of the 140th Canton Fair's offline exhibition concluded today, showcasing concentrated innovation achievements of China's advanced industrial system. Overseas buyers attended in large numbers. As of October 19, a total of 189,000 overseas buyers from 214 countries and regions had attended, an increase of 13.3% compared with the same period of the previous session. The number of attendees exceeded that of previous sessions, fully demonstrating the resilience and vitality of China's foreign trade and achieving a strong start for this Canton Fair.