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UAE and Gulf Delegations Attend 140th Canton Fair in Guangzhou

International procurement executives and Gulf commercial delegations gathered in Guangzhou on October 27, 2026, for the 140th China Import and Export Fair. UAE and global buyers assessed supplier compliance, pricing, and manufacturing capacity across machinery, sustainable energy, and commercial goods. The event highlighted expanded participation from Belt and Road partner countries.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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International procurement executives and Gulf commercial delegations convened in Guangzhou on October 27, 2026, for the opening of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

The biannual exhibition serves as China's primary comprehensive trade platform and functions as a key barometer of Chinese industrial exports and foreign trade policy. UAE and international commercial representatives utilized the event to conduct side-by-side evaluations of pricing, supplier regulatory compliance, and high-tech manufacturing capacity.

The fair highlighted increased attendance from Belt and Road partner nations aiming to establish direct supply channels with Chinese factories. Key exhibition categories focused on cutting-edge machinery, sustainable energy equipment, and commercial goods oriented for export to Middle Eastern markets.

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