China intl agricultural trade fair sees $5b in transactions

NANCHANG - The 17th China International Agricultural Trade Fair concluded Monday in East China's Jiangxi province with a transaction volume of 38.1 billion yuan ($5.43 billion).

Exhibitors from over 8,000 enterprises attended the four-day event, which attracted 23,000 buyers and 425,000 visits.

The fair, held in the city of Nanchang, featured 18 exhibition areas under themes including poverty alleviation and digital agriculture.

Forums and promotional activities were also held during the event.

Launched in 2003, the fair serves as a bridge connecting suppliers and purchasers worldwide.