The 140th Session of the Canton Fair has concluded its first offline phase, drawing a record 189,000 overseas buyers

Guangzhou, October 2026 — The 140th Session of the Canton Fair has concluded its first offline phase, drawing a record 189,000 overseas buyers, a 13.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Attendees hailed from 214 countries and regions, marking a broad and robust global turnout.
The exhibition floor buzzed with activity beyond traditional sectors such as motorcycles and new chemical materials. Interactive robotics matches emerged as a major attraction, with international buyers not only observing but also stepping up to challenge robots in games like table tennis.
This milestone session coincides with the 70th anniversary of the Canton Fair — an event that has evolved from a platform for exporting porcelain and textiles in 1957 to a showcase for cutting-edge innovations like humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles. The fair’s history mirrors China’s rise as a global trade powerhouse.