China's largest trade fair offers a glimpse into the country's foreign trade situation as well as the economic outlook.
Japanese exhibitors at the China Import and Export Fair are worried about the possibility of sluggish business in China amid rising anger over Japan's illegal "purchase" of China's Diaoyu Islands.
The opening day of the China Import and Export Fair on Monday saw fewer people attending due to the lackluster trade situation.
Chinese export-oriented manufacturers are feeling the pinch brought by fading foreign demand amid a sluggish global economy.
Chinese manufacturers are striving to clinch deals at the country's largest trade fair as they feel the pinch from the economic downturn.
The 112th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, will be held from Oct 15 to Nov 4 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong province.
American author Sara Bongiorni and her family conducted a yearlong, experimental boycott of "Made in China" goods.
More processing trade operations in East China's coastal cities are being driven by costs and sluggish overseas demand to the central and western regions.
The upcoming 112th biannual Canton Fair is expected to further promote Italy-China economic ties.
The spring session of the biannual Canton Fair closed on Saturday, with export transactions decreased for the first time since 2009.
The sales volume declined at China's largest trade fair, sending a gloomy signal for the export outlook.
Growth in transactions at China's largest trade fair has slowed to a crawl, sending gloomy signals for the export outlook.