Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao presided over the 139th Canton Fair preparation work meeting.

On April 1st, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao chaired the 139th Canton Fair preparatory work meeting in Guangzhou. The meeting listened to a report on the preparatory work for the 139th Canton Fair, emphasizing the need to implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, ensure the successful completion of the 139th Canton Fair, and uphold the "two safeguards" in practical actions. Zhang Guozhi, member of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee and Deputy Governor, and Zhang Li, Assistant Minister of Commerce, attended the meeting. Wang Wentao pointed out that since its establishment, the Canton Fair has been praised as the "barometer" and "indicator" of China's foreign trade, playing an irreplaceable role in the development of China's foreign trade. The history of the Canton Fair is a condensed history of China's foreign trade development. The 139th Canton Fair, held in the opening year of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan," is of special significance. It is necessary to accurately grasp the direction of the Canton Fair's development, focus on high-quality development, coordinate reform and innovation, and continuously enhance the "golden signboard" of the Canton Fair. Wang Wentao emphasized that the opening of the 139th Canton Fair is approaching, with tight deadlines and heavy tasks. It is necessary to closely integrate the preparatory work of the Canton Fair with the ongoing study and implementation of the correct political performance view, adhere to the orientation of practical work and achievements, and firmly establish a sense of responsibility. Encourage companies to exhibit more new and high-quality products, accurately match supply and demand, and strive to achieve transactions. It is necessary to comprehensively strengthen management, maintain a clean and orderly exhibition environment. Multiple methods should be employed to promote and tell the "win-win" stories of the Canton Fair. According to the direction of marketization, specialization, and digitalization, continuously improve the quality and efficiency of the Canton Fair. Plan ahead for activities related to the 140th Canton Fair, be simple and practical, highlight innovation, and showcase a new outlook and image of China's foreign trade development. Relevant officials from the Ministry of Commerce and related departments of Guangdong Province and Guangzhou City attended the meeting. This article is compiled from the Ministry of Commerce, edited by GMTEight: Chen Wenfang.