Canton Fair Marks Seven Decades of Global Trade at 140th Session

To celebrate the anniversary, organizers unveiled the documentary "Chasing the Light," a production by Xufang International Media and the China International Communications Group. The film traces the fair’s historical trajectory through four distinct chapters—First Encounter, Trust, Co-Creation, and Leap—highlighting the personal narratives of technology entrepreneurs and chamber partners who have navigated the shifting landscape of global trade over the last seven decades.

Since its inaugural event in 1957, the Canton Fair has served as the primary gateway for international sourcing within China. By focusing on themes of green trade and industrial innovation, this session aims to reinforce the event's long-standing role as a central hub for market trends. Organizers describe the documentary as a reflection of the fair's enduring ability to link disparate global networks, positioning the 140th session as a continuation of its mission to foster collaborative business opportunities across borders.