An increased number of overseas buyers have pre-registered for the upcoming 138th China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, according to the event's organizers.
As of Thursday, 144 international business organizations have organized delegations to attend the event, marking a 12.5 percent increase from the previous session, according to the organizers.
Additionally, 207,000 buyers from 217 export markets have pre-registered, reflecting a 14.1 percent increase from the previous session, the organizers said on Saturday.
The fair, held twice a year in spring and autumn, respectively, will kick off its 138th session on Wednesday in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province.
There has been significant growth in the number of buyers from the European Union, the United States, and countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, the organizers said.
The fair will cover an exhibition area of 1.55 million square meters, with a total of 74,600 booths and over 32,000 participating companies, all setting new records. Among them, about 3,600 companies will be making their debut at the fair.

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