Showing posts with label 2007 China Fair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2007 China Fair. Show all posts

2007 Market Info Update on China’s Furniture Industry

1. China’s economy & its import and export trade

According to the latest “China Economy Quarterly” released on Dec.14, 2006 by the World Bank, China’s economic growth rate for the year 2006 is expected to reach 10.4% while its growth rate for the year 2007 is expected to slow down to 9.6%. China is now facing the challenge of balancing its economic development with the distribution of its benefits.

Relevant statistics show that China’s foreign exchange reserves exceed US$1,000 billion, and the country is now the world’s largest holder of foreign exchange. Since its entry into the WTO, China’s total import & export volume has increased to US$1,422.1 billion in 2005 from US$473.5 billion in 2000. In the same period, export value tripled from US$249.2 billion to US$762 billion. According to China Customs’ statistics, foreign trade for 2006 met a new record high at US$ 1,761 billion, up 23.8 % on 2005. The value of exports reached US$ 969 billion, imports reached US$ 791 billion. Statistics also show that exports growth is slightly slowing down (1.2%-points lower than 2005), while growth of import is increasing (2.4%-points up).

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China’s furniture industry in the last five years

China’s furniture industry has witnessed high-speed development in the last five years, during which a complete production system and sizeable manufacturing capability have been set up. 2005 has seen a historical peak in output growth with the total production value reaching RMB340 billion (US$42 billion), up 28% compared with the previous year. The average growth rate for the last five years exceeds 20%.

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hina’s furniture exports for 2005 was valued at US$13.76 billion, up by 33% on 2004 and about four times more than in 2000. In comparison to the export figures, the total import of furniture, valued at US$0.68 billion for the year 2005, is still very small, but is gaining momentum as China’s furniture import duty has been reduced to zero.

For 2006 the trends remain: According to customs statistics, from January to November 2006 China’s furniture export value stands at US$15.75 billion, showing that growth is slower. China’s furniture import value is on a straight upward trend with a total US$0.8 billion expected for 2006 (up 18%).

For 2007, China’s total furniture production value is estimated to reach RMB435 billion ( US$55.8 billion) with growth close to 27%.

3. Features of China’s furniture industry

In summarizing the development of China’s furniture industry for the past five years, eight features can be identified, including both the common rules features of a developing industry and the distinctive “Chinese features”.

1. With the size of the industry increasing, a complete production system has been established. The availability of necessary supplies and technology has laid a solid foundation for the next five years’ development.

2. Product quality has improved significantly; enterprises are able to manufacture medium, high and top quality products, thus putting China on the map of international sourcing and outsourcing and OEM manufacturing.

3.
Furniture design is gaining importance – the industry is increasingly investing into creativity and innovation. While young Chinese furniture designers are making their first appearance, famous international designers are also actively hired by China’s big furniture enterprises to apply international design trends.

4.
The Chinese furniture industry has formed regional clusters all over China, with major importance in the provinces of Guangzhou, Shandong and Jiangsu. Northern China is catching up, specializing in solid wood and metal furniture (Hebei Province).

5.
The management level of enterprises has greatly improved. With the appearance of highly professional managers, the industry is modernizing, moving away from family-run to modern management structures. Companies are upgrading their manufacturing technology and IT-infrastructures.

6.
The world furniture industry continues shifting to China. In the meantime, exports are diversifying, increasing the scope of products and import countries. Companies manufacturing in China are now exporting to over 200 countries.

7.
China’s furniture exhibition industry maintains a growing momentum and remains a driving force in increasing trade relations. The China International Furniture Expo in Shanghai has become a show of international recognition – its visitor and exhibitor figures growing by 20-30% annually.

8.
China’s furniture distribution has also been upgraded with furniture shopping malls of different sizes and quality levels being built nationwide, providing an ever-increasing distribution network and covering the increasing domestic demand.

More About The China International Furniture Exhibition:
+ Next stop in September: China International Furniture Exhibition

Next stop in September: China International Furniture Exhibition

Shanghai, April 10th: Asia’s landmark event for the furniture industry is getting ready for business in autumn, when it will open its doors from 12-15 September in Shanghai.As the first significant international event after the summer break in Europe, Furniture China returns with 1,600 exhibitors on 220,000 sq.m. exhibition space.Featuring Asia’s best designs and quality products, the show is expected to draw over 70,000 visitors, including 12,000 international buyers.

In an attempt to balance growth, available exhibition space and visitors’ convenience, the organisers have appointed two venues to take pressure from the overbooked Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).The new venues, Pudong Exhibition Centre and the ShanghaiScience & TechnologyMuseum, are located at a maximum of ten minutes’ drive from SNIEC.All venues are connected by shuttle buses and are most convenient to reach by public transportation or taxi.

The lack of exhibition space will be relieved in 2008 with two additional exhibition halls scheduled to be finished at SNIEC, adding 23,000 sq.m. of floor space.Three more halls, with a floor space of 35,000 sq.m. will be completed in 2009 and another set of three in 2010.It is expected that the 17th China International Furniture Expo in 2011 will become a show of about 350,000 sq.m., then being the world’s second largest furniture show.

Despite the show’s name, Furniture China’s exhibitors are increasingly international, with many companies from Southeast Asia taking part, shifting the focus from “China-made” towards “Asia-made”.Exhibitors from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia have confirmed their participation.Support from Western countries is also growing, with Italian, French and American companies targeting the domestic high-end market, as well as international buyers from China’s neighbouring countries.

A survey revealed that most visitors are visiting Furniture China because of its broad range of exhibits and the high quality of exhibitors, the majority considering Furniture China as a “must-visit” event.When comparing Furniture China to other exhibitions in China, visitors highlighted the quality of exhibitors’ and products’, the venue’s excellent connection to the airport and public transportation and the services offered by the organiser.

In an attempt to further upgrade services for exhibitors and visitors, Furniture China has launched the b2b platform www.furnitureinchina.com, providing a 365-day on-line forum for the trade, offering exhibitors and visitors ample opportunities to get into business ahead of Furniture China Exhibition.
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The Status of China’s Furniture Industry

and its Imports and Exports

  • The production and export of China’s furniture (2004—2006, Unit: US$100 million)


    The last three years have witnessed the continuous increase in yearly production of China’s furniture industry and the growth rate for exports has shown a decrease year by year. It reflects the growing consumer potential for China’s domestic market. Signs of a slow down of furniture export growth have appeared.

  • Major country/region of China’s furniture export (2004—2006, Unit: US$100 million)


    The top ten importing countries for Chinese furniture are: US, Japan, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Holland, Korea, France and Spain (Hong Kong and Taiwan regions not included).

  • Production base distribution of China’s furniture exports

    The major production bases of China’s furniture for export are the “Zhujiang River Delta” in South China and “Yangtze River Delta” in East China with the former accounting for 40 per cent of China’s furniture exports, totalling US$7 billion and the latter for 45 per cent, totalling US$8.3 billion. Both regions have traditional superiority for export.

    The growth rate of the furniture industry in East China in 2006 was 47.5 per cent, slightly higher than the 40.4 per cent in South China.

    The dragon head area of China’s furniture industry is “expanding from the south to the north”, namely from “Zhujiang River Delta” to “Yangtze River Delta”.The next hot spot will be the Bohai rim region, covering Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and North East China area.

  • The speed of China’s furniture exports will slow down

    The slow down of exports is caused by the following three reasons:

    1. The continuously increasing labour cost in mainland China
    2. The appreciation of RMB currency
    3. Chinese government policies to encourage increase of imports and decrease of exports to balance trade.
  • Imports to China increased by 17.14 per cent

    According to China Customs statistics, the total volume of China’s imported furniture for 2006 is US$800 million, up by 17.14 per cent compared to the previous year. China has a much bigger market for European furniture. China is now among the biggest markets for European luxury products. However, slow furniture exportation to China is mainly caused by the growing strength of the Euro.For instance, in the China market, a set of ordinary sofas imported from Europe will cost as much as an ordinary car. Therefore, the future development of European furniture depends on manufacturers producing furniture at more competitive prices.

  • The 5th China(Guangzhou) International Shoe Fair Statistics 2006


    Fair Statistics

    2006 Autumn Shoes Trade Fair, running opposite to the 100th Canton Fair, is currently the greatest professional shoes fair, covering an area of 12,000. There are 402 exhibitors totally, who are mainly from China shoe-manufacturing bases, such as Guangdong(Dongguan&Guangzhou), Fujian(Jinjiang), Zhejiang(Wenzhou&Wenling) and Sichuan(Chengdu). There are also some from Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai and Hongkong. In addition, enterprises from Thailand, Malaysia in Southeast Asia area are also attracted to exhibit in our fair.

    Sales Distribution of the Exhibits (Multi-choice Question)
    Item Mainland Asia Europe America Africa Others
    Percentage5.37 40.08 90.50 66.94 42.15 1.24




    Analysis on Exhibits (Multi-choice Question)
    Item Men Dress Shoes Ladies Dress Shoes Sports Shoes Casual Shoes Children Shoes Indoor Shoes &Slippers; Functional ShoesOthers
    Percentage24.62 39.4826.8 27.8 19.5 12.4 9.76 3.91


    2007 China Alumnium Travel Information

    Venue Name:
    Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)The Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) currently has 9 exhibition halls with 103,500 square meters of indoor exhibition space and 100,000 square meters of outdoor exhibition space. Situated in Shanghai’s Pudong district, the New International Expo Centre is adjacent to the Century Park, 600m away from the Longyang Rd subway station and only a 7 minutes ride by Meglev train from Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

    Venue Address:
    No. 2345 Longyang Rd., Pudong, Shanghai, PRC

    Transportation:
    A. From Pudong International Airport to SNIEC
    1. Taxi:around 40 minutes
    2.Take the Airport Shuttle Bus Line 3 to the Longyang Road StationTake the Airport Shuttle Bus Line 7 to the Longyang Road Station
    3.Take the Meglev Train at the Waiting Hall of Pudong International Airport to the Longyang Road Station

    B. From Hongqiao International Airport to SNIEC

    1.Taxi: around 45 minutes
    2. Take the Airport Bus Line 3 at Yangtze Grand Hotel to the Longyang Road Station

    C. From Shanghai Railway Station to SNIEC

    1. Take Metro Line 2 of Shanghai Underground at Renmin Square Station to Longyang Road Station
    2. Taxi: around 30 minutes

    D. Car Park
    Parking areas available at East and West side of SNIEC, 1500 parking spaces in total.

    The Map of Venue:
    Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) Shopping & Entertainment Nearby
    Metro Jinjiang Cash & Carry +86 21 68928888
    B & Q 8008201817
    Lotus Supercentre +86 21 58731228
    Orient Pearl Tower +86 21 58792303
    Shanghai Ocean Aquarium +86 21 58779988
    Shanghai Science & Technology Museum +86 21 68622000
    Century Park +86 21 58337206
    Tourist Information & Service Centre +86 21 64397170/64398947

    China may release energy consumption standards for nonferrous metals

    Shanghai. August 9. INTERFAX-CHINA - The Chinese government is considering releasing energy consumption standards for nonferrous metals next month in an attempt to curb heavy energy consumption in the nonferrous metals sector, an industrial official told Interfax today.

    Energy consumption standards will be set for the production of eight types of nonferrous metal, including copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, nickel, magnesium, tin and antimony, as well as for two semi-finished products, namely aluminum alloy construction profile and copper tube, which all together consume more than 80 percent of the energy for the whole nonferrous metals industry, senior China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association official, Cao Baokui, said.

    "The CNMIA recently drew up draft energy consumption standards for 10 nonferrous metal products. The National Development and Reform Commission will grant approval in September at the earliest, so the standard could come into effect as early as next year," Cao said.

    Cao also commented that the central government is likely to shut down facilities, request technology upgrades or charge higher power prices to companies that do not meet the standards. However, "specific sanctions for companies that disregard the standards will not be released until later," he added.

    Source:www.interfax.cn

    ALUMINIUM CHINA 2007 Introduction

    ALUMINIUM CHINA 2007 ALUMINIUM CHINA 2007 will be held on the 28th-30th August, 2007 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre – Asia’s most advanced exhibition center. Covering an area of 20,000 sqm and with an estimated 300 exhibitors and 8000 visitors, this latest edition will likely become the year’s most influential Aluminium exhibition for the world aluminium industry.

    With China fast becoming the leading consumer of the aluminium material and its undeniable status as a waking Giant in the sectors of aluminium production and processing, now is the perfect time for the world to come to China. As a part of the renowned ALUMINIUM event series now dominating the European, American and Asian markets, ALUMINIUM CHINA will utilize the its full resources in terms of the event series’ industry database and association support as well as its extensive marketing network to gather the world aluminium community in shanghai for a truly world class gathering that no one with an eye on Asia should miss.

    Show Date: 28-30 August 2007

    Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre

    Edition: 3nd

    Show Rotation: Annual

    Admission: Free admission for trade professionals.

    Organised by: Reed Exhibitions (China) Limited

    Co-organised by: Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH

    Co-organised by: Beijing Antaike Investment Consulting Co., Ltd.

    Supported by: China Non-ferrous Metals Industry Association

    No. of Exhibitors: 300 exhibiting companies (estimated)

    No. of Visitors: 8000 professional visitors (estimated)

    Hall Space: 20,000 sqm

    Conference: International Forum on Aluminium

    More Information about ALUMINIUM CHINA 2007, please pay attention to lorylxw.blogspo.com

    Frequently Asked Questions about Canton Fair

    1. Questions concerning the application for invitations

    How could an overseas company's representative office in China mainland apply for an Invitation Card? What kind of information is essential for the application?
    Chinese employees in overseas company's representative offices in China mainland are requested to apply to CECF Foreign Liaison Department for invitation card by presenting such documents (copy form acceptable) as Business Certificate, Employee Certificate and ID Card, at least two months in advance. Registration is accepted on the strength of the invitation card (on the one-person, one-card basis) extended by the Fair and the documents required.
    Foreign employees in overseas company's representative offices in China mainland follow the same application procedure as mentioned in question, namely, his or her company's name, detailed company address as well as contacting numbers.

    Could an overseas business person visit the Canton fair without an Invitation? Yes but the person has to pay RMB 110 or HKD 100 service charge, which is valid for 12 days.

    When is the deadline for the application?
    March 30 (Autumn Fair) and September 30 (Autumn Fair)


    Could an application be transmitted in the way of e-mail, fax besides post? Yes. An overseas businessperson could submit his or her application through fax, mail as well as e-mail as long as it contains the essential information required.

    Could a valid invitation card be sent in the way of e-mail, fax besides post? Normally an invitation card is sent out by post. In case of emergence, the Fair may send a card through fax and the fax copy of the card is acceptable. However transmitting an invitation card through e-mail is the least desirable one and is rarely used.

    How many business people could share one card?
    Up to three businesspeople from the same company can share one invitation card.

    If over 3 persons from the same company would visit the Fair, how could them notify the issuing institution of the Fair for the extra card?
    Just specify in fax, mail or e-mail the number of people attending the fair.

    If an overseas business person has got one Invitation Card and he or she would like to invite a local agent or friend to accompany him or her to visit the fair, is the card valid still for that Chinese citizen? Could a Chinese citizen visit the Fair on an individual basis?
    No. Only a Chinese citizen working in an overseas company's representative office in China mainland could visit the Fair. In case a Chinese employee in a overseas company's representative office has got no Invitation Card from the Fair organizer, he or she has to present the copies of three identification papers and pay RMB 200 per day for the service charge.

    How could an overseas business person get a visitor's card?
    Fair visitors should get registered before they visit the Fair and have their Visitor Cards stamped and confirmed upon registration at Gate 1 of the Fair Complex. Access to the Fair is granted only to those with confirmed Visitor Cards. Documents required at registration include:
    Invitation Card extended by the Fair.
    Personal papers ( passport, H.K./Macao I.D. Card or Residence Permit, Taiwan Compatriot Travel Certificate, or a Chinese passport with at least one-year foreign visa ).
    Business Card.
    A most recent personal photo. ( 5cmx4cm )

    2. Questions concerning the visa applications
    How could an overseas businessperson apply for a visa?
    Entry visa to Guangzhou is granted against the invitation card. For this purpose, kindly approach the Embassy of P. R. China with the Invitation Card. The following three points should be noticed:
    a. In the absence of a Chinese Embassy in your country, kindly approach the Embassy (Consulate) of P. R. China in a neighboring country.
    b. Approach the Visa Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of P. R. China in Hong Kong, if you travel to Guangzhou via that city.

    What if an overseas businessperson would like to get a multi-entree visa for his or her convenience?
    Please contact the local P. R. China's Embassy (Consulate) for consultance.

    3. Questions concerning the reservations for interpreters

    Which kind of language service could the Fair provide?
    The Fair provide language service for English, French, German, Arabic, Japanese and Spanish.


    How to reserve an interpreter for the future use?
    Please contact cantonfair.net Team at Tel: 0086-20-37651964,35540308; Fax: 0086-20-37651964 or mail us at rsvn@cantonfair.net in advance and confirm later. If you are not sure about your need, please contact the Registration Office at Gate 1 of the Fair Complex, upon your arrival in Guangzhou.

    What if an overseas businessperson brings along an interpreter of his or her own?
    The interpreter has to get an interpreter card with RMB 200 charges per day.

    4. About Guangzhou

    How about the whether during the Fair in Guangzhou?
    The average temperature is 21.8 oC during the Autumn Fair, and 23.8 oC during the Autumn Fair. It is warm but quite humid in Oct., and dry, sunny moderate in October.

    How about transportation inside Guangzhou?
    It is very convenient with a public traffic network consisting of buses, taxis and subway. Many hotels provide Shuttle Buses to and from the fair Complex for business people every day at fixed times during the Fair. When making a reservation, a pre-request on the Shuttle buses during the fair will save you a lot on travel in Guangzhou.

    How can I get to Guangzhou via Hong Kong?
    You can get to Guangzhou by planes, non-stop express trains, buses and shuttle ferries from Hong Kong. If you are an group, we can provide the special rate for renting busese with different types from Hongkong and send you directly to the destination in Guangzhou, pls contact with us if you have such request.

    5. Other Questions

    Which time of the year will the Fair be held?
    The Fair is held on biannual basis. The spring and autumn fair session will be held for twelve days from Oct. 15th to 20th Noon, Oct. 25th to 30th Noon and October 15th to 20th Noon, October 25th to 30th Noon respectively.

    Could a foreign-owned company rent a booth in the Fair to display its exhibits?
    The booths in the fair are strictly for Chinese companies, not for lease for foreign companies.
    ASM is holding the On-line trade show for the companies not only from China but also abroad. From here, you can find many kinds of products and also send your buying or selling messages. Join the online show NOW.

    How to complain?
    During the Fair session, complains about the Fair can be done in the Complain Office at the Fair Complex. After the fair complains should be done in the provincial or municipal Foreign Economic Relations and Trade Co-operation Commission of the region where the complained company locates.

    Where to get brief information of all the exhibitors?
    The Fair have a Directory magazine of all exhibitors. You may find it on the Distribution Bulletin in the East Corridor of Hall 1.

    Do the Fair open in the weekend?
    Yes. The Fair is open everyday during our 12 days of exhibition.

    How can I find the booth number of a particular company?
    By our Scan system in the exhibition halls (free for use).

    How can I find a particular kind of products?
    By our Scan system in the exhibition halls (free for use).

    Where is the Moslem worship?
    Right outside Gate 6 of the Fair Complex or Huaisheng Temple on the Guangxiao Road.

    Where can the Moslem dine?
    There's a Moslem restaurant in the fast-food district inside the Fair Complex. Or may go to the Five Lamps Moslem Restaurant at Zhongshan Liu Lu.

    What service does the Fair provide specially for the chain stores?
    Firstly, in order to save your time of the visit, The Fair will organize the right suppliers with their samples to meet you in our meeting-room when you inform the Fair your detailed schedule and purchase list beforehand. (That is Face-to-Face communication between buyers and sellers.)

    Secondly, The Fair can help you host a seminar on the subject that interests you most during the Fair. Such as seminar on the characteristic of a specific market, seminar on the prospects of a product, etc.

    All the service concerning the above items is free.

    2007 Guangzhou Fair List

    2007 Guangzou Fair
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    5-7 June 2007 Pazhou Complex Renewable Energy Expo
    7-9 June 2007 Liuhua Complex Interwine China
    7-9 June 2007 Liuhua Complex Interfood China
    7-18 June 2007 Pazhou Complex China Hardware Tool Exhibition
    8-11 June 2007 Pazhou Complex Guangzhou International Lighting
    8-11 June 2007 Pazhou Complex Electrical Building Technology Guangzhou (EBTG 2007)
    15-18 June 2007 Pazhou Complex China Hardware Tool Exhibition
    15-18 June 2007 Pazhou Complex GIMT + AMB China
    19-21 June 2007 Pazhou Complex RFID China
    19-21 June 2007 Pazhou Complex Modernshop China
    19-21 June 2007 Pazhou Complex Guangzhou Commercial Vehicle Exhibition
    21-23 June 2007 Pazhou Complex 2007
    21-23 June 2007 Pazhou Complex Canton Textile Machinery
    28-30 June 2007 Pazhou Complex Hosfair
    28-30 June 2007 Liuhua Complex Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition lamps
    4-6 July 2007 Pazhou Complex Biotechnology China
    6-9 July 2007 Pazhou Complex China Building & Decoration Fair (CBD 2007)
    16-19 July 2007 Pazhou Complex The 14th South China International Machinery and Mold Exhibition
    3-5 August 2007 Pazhou Complex The 5th International Pro Sound & Light + Musical Instruments Expo (SLM Expo) China (Guangzhou) 2007
    5-7 September 2007 Baiyun International Convention Center China International Water Congress & Exhibition (CIWCE 2007)
    19-21 September 2007 Guangzhou New Stadium Exhibition Center The 7th (International) medical equipment exhibition China (Guangzhou)
    20-21 September 2007 Liuhua Complex The 7th South China (Guangzhou) International industrial exhibitions wood floor 2007
    15-19 October 2007 Pazhou Complex Guangzhou Shoe Fair
    23-27 October 2007 Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center EXPO COMM CHINA SOUTH
    15-30 October 2007 Pazhou Complex Chinese Export Commodities Fair
    1-3 December 2007 World of Flowers Exhibition Center IPM China
    4-7 December 2007 Pazhou Complex hydraulic seals and pneumatic air compressor exhibition Asian 2007
    4-7 December 2007 Pazhou Complex CONEXPO Asia 2007
    12-13 December 2007 Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center FRANCHISING CHINA - Guangzhou
    13-14 December 2007 Liuhua Complex The 8th-China National Refrigeration HVAC Equipment Exhibition
    13-14 December 2007 Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center Informex China
    13-16 December 2007 Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center 2007 second sector of China (Guangzhou) International Exhibition luxury
    14-16 December 2007 Pazhou Complex 14th Guangzhou International Hotel Equipment Fair
    19-21 December 2007 Pazhou Complex China Sign Fair
    20-26 December 2007 Pazhou Complex Auto Guangzhou
    21-24 December 2007 Liuhua Complex All In Glass

    Recruitment of the Agent for Internatioanl Pavilion of the 102nd Session of China Import and Export Fair

    To whom it may concern,The 101st China Import and Export Fair(Canton Fair for short) firstly set up International Pavilion. 314 overseas enterprises from 36 countries and regions attended the pavilion and achieved satisfactory business results.

    The scale of the international pavilion continually set up at the 102nd Canton Fair will be enlarged. More high qualified overseas enterprises are welcome to attend as exhibitors to tap Chinese market. The International Pavilion of the 102nd Canton Fair recruit exhibitors by entrusting agents and accepting direct application from enterprises.

    We welcome well-known and influential overseas industrial and commercial organizations, exhibition companies and enterprises who have experience in organizing exhibition to apply to be the Agent of the 102nd Session of the Canton Fair . If your organization has an interest in being an agent of organizing exhibitors to attend the Fair, you can apply on line by filling in the attached 'Agency Application Form for International Pavilion of the 102 Session of China Import and Export Fair'. A prompt reply from your association is most appreciated.

    For further information, please feel free to contact Mr. Charles Cao or Ms Camilla Ma of Foreign Liaison Dept. of China Foreign Trade Centre.

    Tel: 86-20-26080909 Fax: 86-20-83335880

    Yours sincerely,

    China Foreign Trade Centre

    Enclosed: Agency Application Form for International Pavilion of the 102 Session of China Import and Export Fair

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    Notice of Exhibitor Recruitment of International Pavilion

    Please refer to this notice for the exhibitor recruitment of International Pavilion of the 102nd Session of China Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred to as Canton Fair).

    1. Exhibition Time(GMT+8)

    Stand construction and exhibits move-in: Oct 9-13, 2007
    Exhibition: Oct 15-20, 2007
    Stand dismantling and exhibits move-out: 6:00 p.m., Oct 20-11:00 p.m., Oct 21, 2007.

    2. Exhibition Venue

    Hall 21.2 & Hall 22.2, Pazhou Complex, China Import and Export Fair,
    No.380 Yuejiangzhong Road, Guangzhou, China

    3.Exhibition Space

    Gross exhibition space: 20,000 sqm

    4.Exhibits

    The exhibits fall into 10 exhibition subsections:
    4.1 Machinery and Equipment
    4.2 Small Vehicles and Spare Parts
    4.3 Electronics, IT Products and Household Electrical Appliances
    4.4 Hardware and Tools
    4.5 Building Materials and Kitchen and Sanitary equipment
    4.6 Raw Materials
    4.7 Consumer Goods
    4.8 Decorations and Gifts
    4.9 Jewelry
    4.10 Foodstuffs and Agricultural Products

    5. Stand Rate

    Raw space: 3,000 RMB per sqm
    Standard stand: 30,000 RMB (9 sqm with standard facilities)

    The Canton Fair will offer free stands or 25% discount to overseas exhibitors in order to support the overseas enterprises to participate. The preferential conditions are as follows:

    5.1 Exhibitors from the least developed countries listed by the United Nations will be offered stands for free. (For detailed name list, please refer to attachment 1.)

    5.2 Exhibitors from other countries and regions will enjoy a 25% off, i.e., raw space of the International Pavilion will be 2,250 RMB per sqm, and a single standard stand (9 sqm with standard facilities) will be 22,500 RMB.

    6.Application for Participation

    6.1 Qualifications for Application
    All overseas enterprises which meet the requirements of Participation Provisions (see attachment 2) can apply for participation.

    6.2 How to Apply
    Enterprises can apply directly to the China Foreign Trade Centre (hereinafter referred to as CFTC), or apply via agents entrusted by CFTC for participation. (For Participation Application Form, please refer to attachment 3.)

    6.3 Standards and Organizing Principles for Agents
    Those who meet the following requirements can apply to the CFTC for acting as agents for the International Pavilion of the 102nd Session of the Canton Fair:

    6.31 Commercial organizations or exhibition companies from outside mainland China who are experienced, influential, credible and with ability to organize overseas exhibitor within their own regions and industries.

    6.32 Commercial chambers of commerce and associations or large enterprises inside mainland China who are experienced, influential, credible and with ability to organize overseas enterprises to participate the fair.

    6.33 There will be no more than one agent in one region or in one industry. All agents are first grade agents. No subcontract is allowed by any means.

    6.34 In principle, each agent will be responsible for at least 500 square meters of net space.

    To avoid business cross, on the basis of the ability of each agent, the China Foreign Trade Centre will segment the market and exhibit category reasonably. The validity of agent entrustment is only for the 102nd session. The agency cooperation in the future will depend on the quality of the current agents and the new arrangement of the International Pavilion. The current agent will be given priority for the agency cooperation under the same conditions.

    6.4 Time for Stand Application

    6.41 The deadline for agent application is June 30, 2007. Upon the receipt of the application, the CFTC will decide the name list of the agents of International Pavilion of the 102nd session of the Canton Fair before July 6, 2007 and sign the Agent Agreement with them.

    6.42 The deadline for stand application is August 10, 2007. Upon the receipt of the application, the CFTC will send the Notice of Stand Confirmation before August 20, 2007.

    6.5 Contact
    6.51 For enterprises who apply to CFTC directly (except the Least Developed Countries Listed by the United Nations) and exhibition companies from outside mainland China who wish to be agents of the International Pavilion, please contact: Mr. Li Dewei, China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Corp, Tel: 0086-20-26081862, Fax:0086-20-86680925-31, Email:cief@fairwindow.com.

    6.52 Enterprises from the Least Developed Countries Listed by the United Nations who apply to CFTC directly, or industrial and commercial organizations from outside mainland China, who wish to be agents of the International Pavilion, please contact: Mr. Zhao Jianqing, Foreign Liaison Department, China Foreign Trade Centre, Tel: 0086-20-26080909, Fax:0086-20-83335880, Email: ciefexhibit@cantonfair.org.cn

    6.53 For chambers of commerce and associations and large enterprises in China, who wish to be agents of the International Pavilion, please contact: Mr. Zhang Cheng, Operation Department, China Foreign Trade Centre, Tel: 0086-20-26080812, Fax: 0086-20-86681600, Email: imagent@cantonfair.org.cn.

    Attachment 1. Least Developed Countries Listed by the United Nations Download PDF
    Attachment 2. Participation Provisions 1 Download PDF
    Participation Provisions 2 (applicable to enterprises from the least developed countries listed by the United Nations) Download PDF
    Attachment 3. Participation Application Form for the International Pavilion of the 102nd Session of China Import and Export Fair
    · Participation Application Form1 Download PDF
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    The Agents of the International Pavilion of the 102nd Session of China Import and Export Fair

    Agency Name Contact Person Telephone Fax Email
    China National Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH) China National Automotive Industry International Corporation Zhu Xiaopeng 86-10-82606993 86-10-82606898 zhuxiaopeng@cnaico.com.cn
    China National Automotive Industry Import and Export Corporation Li Xiao 86-10-82379070 86-10-82379088,86-10-82379188 lixiao_caiec@yahoo.com.cn
    China National Machinery & Equipment Import & Export Corporation Wu Chupeng 86-10-82686998 86-10-82686060 panbb@mail.cmec.com
    Pan Bingbing 86-10-82686286
    Association of Economy and Trade Across Taiwan Straits Li Na 86-10-85226867 86-10-85226018 lnln@vip.163.com
    13910083825
    Fan Yuqiong 86-10-85226249 86-10-85226018 ijoan@hotmail.com
    13911109851
    Hong Kong Trade Development Council Sunny Chau 852-25844556 852-21699420 sunny.ys.chau@tdc.org.hk
    May Lam 852-25844171 852-21699470 may.lam@tdc.org.hk
    China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products Guo Kuilong 86-10-58280946 86-10-58280930,86-10-58280958 guokuilong@cccme.org.cn
    Sun Yan 86-10-58280959 sunyan@cccme.org.cn
    Ningbo Foreign Enterprises Service & Trade Co., Ltd Peng Hongwei 86-574-87178309 86-574-87306150 penghongwei@nbfesco.com

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