Gao: Fair's new twist may spur imports

While the famed Canton Fair has played a vital role in promoting the country's exports in the past half century, it is expected to do the same for imports this year.

IPR under spotlight at spring session

The 101st session of the China Import and Export Fair will highlight imports and the protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs).

Trade balance still a sticking point

China's rapid economic rise has received a great deal of attention worldwide. Last year's record trade surplus prompted sharp criticism, especially from the United States and the European Union.

View Points

"For a developing country like China, with a per capita GDP of about $2,000 a year, an ideal situation is to have a few deficits on trade and some surplus on capital accounts. Why do we need such a situation? Because if we have sufficient exports to exchange for imported technologies or equipment, it will increase our competitiveness and productivity and help our growth.

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Rising in importance for foreign companies

Stepping into the import pavilion of the China Import and Export Fair to be held this month, you will find two Maserati roadsters never shown in China before.

Inland regions playing host to hospitality battle

China's inland regions are the next battlefield for hoteliers as leading international chains move into the second- and third-tier cities after years of rivalry in the big metropolitan areas.

Malaysian firms grab fair chance

Malaysian companies have snapped up all 60 booths allocated to the country at the 101st China Import and Export Trade Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou as the fair opens its door to foreign exporters for the first time.

Exhibition market leader branches out into new areas

To Dan Londero, each exhibition is a reflection of the market, and it is also the reason that brought him to China.

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