102nd Session of China Import and Export Fair Provisions and Regulations

Chapter 1 Regulations of Safety and Fire-prevention

To ensure the order and safety of the China Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred as Canton Fair or the Fair) and avoid various safety accidents and illegal events, the following safety and fire-prevention provisions have been formulated by Canton Fair in accordance with Fire-prevention Laws of P.R. China, Chinese Customs Supervision Regulations and relevant Laws and Regulations of social security administration as well as safety requirements of Canton Fair, which shall be strictly abide by all exhibitors.

1. The exhibitor shall reinforce and enhance the safety and fire-prevention awareness of his participants and proactively cooperate with the fire-prevention and security sectors of Canton Fair to maintain its good order and safety.

2. The exhibitor shall notify and restrict his participants to strictly comply with the Laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China without conducting any illegal activities during the course of Canton Fair especially in the exhibition hall.

3. The exhibitor shall only be allowed to enter the exhibition hall with a valid badge wearing in front during his stay in the exhibition hall for the inspection of the security guards of Canton Fair at any moment. Such badge shall only be used by the owner and not be allowed to be transferred to any other people or sold out or revised.

4. Except for those who have been specially exempted by Canton Fair, all other exhibitors shall accept the safety inspection conducted by the guards of Canton Fair.

5. The exhibitor shall pay special attention to guarding against theft and safekeeping his personal properties (including laptops) and exhibits.
(1) Exhibitor with laptop shall apply from the guard at the hall for computer lock to have the laptop protected.
(2) The exhibitor shall enter the hall in time as soon as the exhibits have been exhibited in the stand and shall not leave the hall before closing time. At least one person shall stay in the stand to look after the exhibits during the opening time to prevent any pilferage. All exhibits shall be managed strictly in accordance with the custody provisions of the inbound and outbound cargoes under the Customs Law of P.R.China.
(3) All valuable exhibits shall be safely kept in the cabinet, safe or protected through other effective measures prior to the closing time of the exhibition every day.
(4) All controlled cutting tools and weapons being approved by Canton Fair to exhibit shall be kept in the locked exhibition cabinets or fixed up on the exhibition panels, which shall also be guarded and managed by specially assigned persons.
(5) At times of opening and closing every day, the exhibitor shall carry out timely check up of the exhibit quantities and report to the security sector of Canton Fair Complex (security section of Canton Fair Security Office) in case of any losses.

6. No poisonous, inflammable and explosive and radiation exhibits shall be directly displayed in the exhibition hall. Those exhibits shall only be displayed through pictures, copy substitute or models. Goods fall into this category include fireworks, cracks, gasoline, spirits, thinner, hydrogen and other items may be treated by the security sector as threatening to the safety of the exhibition hall.

7. Except for specified places, smoking shall be forbidden in the exhibition areas such as exhibition halls, lounges, dinning areas, cafe, toilets, meeting rooms and so forth.

8. The fire-prevention aisles shall be accessible under any circumstances.
(1) The exhibitor shall not pile up any exhibits and constructional materials at the hall entrances or aisles during period of stand construction.
(2) The exhibitor shall not keep any tables, chairs and exhibits on the aisles of the hall, or distribute any product catalogs, brochures, promotional materials or any other gifts at the aisles or any public areas in the exhibition hall during the course of exhibition.

9. Collocation and arrangement of the exhibits shall be stable and safe. Exhibitors shall submit
written applications to the Fair in advance for demonstration of the exhibits or other items. And these demonstration shall not be arranged before being approved. During demonstration, exhibitors shall be in considerations of safety and good orders within the exhibition hall without any potential dangerous outcomes or disturbance to the visitors and any third parties.
(1) All exhibits and inflammable decorations shall be located at a minimum space of 30 CM away from the lightings in the stand or other heating electronic apparatus.
(2) All exhibits，especially the mobile large-scale machinery, shall be fasten upon safe locations to prevent slides.
(3) Demonstration of machinery shall be performed by professionals or under the direction of such professionals. Those machines shall be equipped with anti-startup devices to stop casual mal-operations of the visitors or non-professional persons.
(4) The Exhibitor shall submit written application in case flammable materials such as gasoline and alcohol are needed in the demonstration. The application needs to be approved and those materials could be used after the on-site check of the public security and fire-fighting personnel.
(5) High decibel acoustics shall not be used for any kinds of demonstrations. The decibel of demonstration shall be strictly limited to a scale below 70.

10. All exhibits shall be under the control of the China customs. The exhibitor shall give timely report to the China customs concerning any inability of the exhibitor to return any exhibits to original countries/regions because of damages, losses or pilferages. As for the damaged exhibits, the customs shall levy a tariff on basis of the extent of such damages. A tariff shall accordingly be levied on lost or pilfered exhibits in accordance with relevant regulations.

11. Stand shall be set up on basis of completion of relevant application and entry procedures. Setup works shall then be executed in accordance with relevant regulations stipulated in Chapter 3, Part II herein, i.e. Stipulations of Construction Management for Custom-built Stand, since this regulation shall be an integral part of the regulations.

12. During the course of exhibition, the exhibitor as well as his entrusted contractor shall arrange electricians who are recorded on files of Canton Fair to be on duty so as to eliminate any kinds hidden safety trouble at any moment.

13. The exhibitor shall pay special attention to safety in electricity usage and shall not utilize any unqualified or malfunction electric devices or violate rules during operations.
(1) Stand electricity consumed shall be applied as per actual situation. The exhibitor shall not introduce from or connect to the electricity distributor or sockets inside the hall without permission or instruction from the electrician of Canton Fair.
(2) Machinery exhibits or other exhibits which need 24-hours electricity supply shall be equipped with appropriate and reliable protection switches and be free from any hidden breakdowns. Canton Fair shall not be responsible for any breakdowns caused by errors of the distributor switch due to defaults of the exhibitor’s devices.
(3) In case of a electricity breakdown caused by protection error of the distributor switch, the exhibitor shall report to Canton Fair through the Service and Complaint Call and Canton Fair shall accordingly dispatch an electrician to site for inspection and remedy works. The exhibitor shall not switch on the electricity per se.
(4) Exhibitor who rents the standard stand shall not be allowed to increase the lighting numbers in the stand per se. Neither shall he be allowed to connect to electricity supply by his own sockets.
(5) Exhibitor who uses standard stand shall pay timely attention to the lightings in the stand. In case of falling off of the spotlights, the exhibitor shall notify Canton Fair immediately or call the phone of Service and Complaint so as to enable Canton Fair to arrange an electrician to remedy the situation.
(6) Utilization of high-power devices such as electric water jug, cooker, and iron in the stands shall firstly gain approval from Canton Fair by submitting to Canton Fair a written application form.

14. Special Safety Regulations for Two-Storey Structures
(1) No heating electronic devices shall be allowed on the second storey of the stand.
(2) No demonstration and other activities which may be unsafe in accordance with the regulations of the security and fire-prevention sectors of P.R. China shall be allowed on the second storey of the stand.
(3) Negotiation persons on the second storey of the stand shall not be greater than 0.5 person per square meter. Similarly, the total weights of the negotiation persons and exhibits and average weight on unit area shall not be greater than the total designed loading capacity of this storey.
(4) Canton Fair shall arrange guards to go on inspection tours timely. The exhibitor shall proactively cooperate with these guards and ensure only acceptable exhibits weight and person
numbers are allowed on the second storey of the stand.

15. All constructional tools, surplus constructional and packing materials and accessories shall be cleared out of the exhibition hall prior to closure and subsequent to completion of construction works. The aforesaid items shall not be stored in the stand or any spaces behind (or beside) the stand. The exhibitor shall contact the Recommended transporter in case of any temporary storage of such items. Constructional tools, surplus constructional and packing materials and accessories brought from overseas by exhibitors shall be managed equal to import exhibits, and shall go through related procedures under the instructions of the Chinese Customs.
16. The exhibitor shall proactively cooperate with the guards at site to carry out clearance work during the course of exhibition.
(1) Clear all rubbish in the stand, extinguish kindling and other possible safety troubles.
(2) Switch off the eletricity supply in the stands.
(3) Safekeeping valuables (exhibits) and lock up the exhibition cabinets.

Chapter 2 Provisions of Sanitation Protection

1. The exhibitor in-charge shall guarantee the sanitation situations of his exhibitors through mastery of health conditions of all participants and provide the Sanitation Protection Office of Canton Fair with timely personal information with regard to sanitation and epidemic prevention.
2. Exhibitors shall carry out timely personal and living environment sanitary works. Protection measures shall be undertaken while approaching to any public areas with dense population. Casually dinning out shall be forbidden and all exhibitors shall be care about food sanitations. Living rooms must be opened to fresh air. All exhibitors must pay attention to climate changes so as to balance live and work well and not to work with illness.

3. The exhibitor should report to the person in charge in case of fever, cough, headache, vomit, diarrhea or other uncomfortable symptoms when registering in the hotels. He should then conduct a medical examination and treatment immediately in the nearest hospital. The exhibitor shall not be allowed to work with illness and enter the hotel under such circumstances. If such cases are found in the exhibition hall, the exhibitor should give immediate notice to the sanitary duty office of Canton Fair and Canton Fair shall arrange a medial examination and treatment for the patient in the appointed hospital.

4. All exhibitors shall consciously comply with following regulations: not to discuss, inquire about or diffuse any relevant information of such cases and consciously maintain regular order of Canton Fair.

5. Canton Fair will introduce to the exhibitor knowledge of personal sanitation and release sanitary guarantee information through brochures of Knowledge of Personal Sanitation, Work Briefing on Sanitation Guarantee and Messages of Canton Fair. The exhibitor should enhance his awareness of sanitation and grasp timely information and knowledge of personal sanitation.

6. To ensure personal health of the exhibitors, Canton Fair shall arrange restaurants to provide healthy meals for the exhibitor in the exhibition hall. The exhibitor shall therefore be suggested not to order Chinese or western foods from other sources or bring the same into the hall. Canton Fair shall not be responsible for any consequences arising there from.

7. Clinics shall be set up in the hall by Canton Fair to provide exhibitors with timely first aid services. Please refer to Chapter 2 “On-site Service” of Part II herein for details.


Chapter 3 Regulations of Use of Stands

1. The stands in the exhibition hall shall be exclusively utilized by the exhibitor who has
signed upon the Participation Agreement with Canton Fair. The exhibitor shall be forbidden to transfer or share any stand or parts of the stand with a third party without prior written consent of Canton Fair. Any of following cases shall be treated as violation of the use of stand regulations herein unless advanced permission has been issued from Canton Fair to the exhibitor:
(1) Distribution of business cards, product catalogs or promotional materials of non-recorded exhibitor in the stand;
(2) The exhibitor makes the fascia board of stand shelter and /or fascia board with titles of any non-recorded exhibitors.
(3) Entering into any kinds of agreement in name of a non-recorded exhibitor.
(4) Violating regulations for stand use stipulated in Participation Provisions.
(5) Canton Fair has other adequate evidences for such misconducts.

2. In case of absence at the Fair due to visa issues, the exhibitor shall then delegate a third party to participate in the exhibition or use the rented stands with a written consent from Canton Fair. The aforesaid third party shall hold the Power of Attorney from the exhibitor to sign related exhibition documents with Canton Fair to confirm that the Participation Agreement and all service provisions hereof have been accepted by such third party.


Chapter 4 Regulations of Exhibit Management

1. The China customs shall treat all import exhibits as temporary import and export goods. The exhibitor shall therefore accept the supervision of the Chinese customs and carry out specified customs procedures. Exhibits under the supervision of China Customs include:
(1) Goods and articles displayed or demonstrated in the exhibition hall;
(2) Goods and articles required for demonstrating machines and apparatus.
(3) Constructional and decoration materials used by the exhibitor to setup temporary stand.
(4) Films, slides, video tapes, tapes, specifications, advertisements, discs, and display equipment used by the exhibitor for demonstration and publicity.
(5) Other goods and articles displayed or demonstrated in the exhibition hall.

2. Guangzhou Customs is the local customs of exhibits in the International Pavilion of the Canton Fair. During the Canton Fair, Guangzhou Customs shall adopt concentrating supervision of port transfer, declaration and inspection of exhibiting place. In principle, exhibitors shall conduct the import declaration procedures in Guangzhou Customs. Transfer procedures of exhibits imported from ports other than Guangzhou port shall be conducted in entry customs.

3. Exhibits of the International Pavilion of the 101st Session of Canton Fair fall into the scope of the custody of China Customs, and shall enjoy such special treatments as exempt from getting import permit, exempt from pay for import tariff and other taxes. Transporter and overseas exhibitors of the International Pavilion are required by the China Customs to be responsible and assure of every articles of exhibits. Exhibits imported under customs bonds shall strictly comply with relevant Chinese customs regulations, include but not limit to the following:
(1) No exhibits shall be allowed to be sold or to be presented to others, or to be removed from the hall within the Chinese territory by the exhibitor without permission from the Chinese customs.
(2) With the approval of China Customs, exhibits sold to or presented to individuals or companies within the Chinese territory shall go through customs clearance and pay in relevant tariff and duties subsequent to stand dismantling. International exhibits within the scope of Compulsory Certification and strict control of China Customs (for details, please refer to Service Guide of Exhibit Transportation of www.cantonfair.org.cn or ask for materials from three recommended transporters). The exhibitor shall not be authorized to remove any exhibits out of the exhibition hall or any controlled places nominated by the Chinese customs prior to completion of all import procedures. The service charge rate of the purchasing and presenting exhibits shall be equal to the return service charge rate. Other charges such as related tariff, transport charge and storage charge arisen there from shall be collected in addition.
(3) Disposed exhibits shall be reported to the recommended transporter in advance. Those exhibits shall not be casually disposed by the exhibitor per se and shall be handed over to the recommended transporter to transfer the same to the Chinese customs for settlement.
(4) Canton Fair hereby reminds all exhibitors to keep their exhibits properly. Loss or damaged exhibits may need to render relevant tariff to the Chinese customs.
(5) All exhibits shall be well packed and handed over to the recommended transporter to transit to controlled venues appointed by the Chinese customs so as to carry out procedures of repatriation except for those have been allowed to be imported, disposed and presented as free gifts or promotional materials approved by the Chinese customs.

4. All promotional materials and technical data to be used or demonstrated including films, slides, tapes, video tapes, CD-ROMs, pictures, descriptions and advertisements should be submitted to Guangzhou customs by the exhibitor for prior approval. Without permission from the customs, the aforesaid items shall not be used or distributed. All printing materials and audio-visual products harmful to the politics, economy, culture and morality of the People’s Republic of China and infringing any IPRs shall not be used or demonstrated. Otherwise, they shall be confiscated, returned by the customs as per real situation or be forcibly modified prior to any kinds of utilization.

5. In accordance with laws and regulations of Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau of China, temporary import and export goods shall be exempted from inspection unless otherwise specified by laws and other administrative regulations (Entry of exhibits such as animals and fruits shall be approved after the quarantine). Inspection is conducted free of charge, and quarantine is charged according to the categories and requirements. Related charges are paid in accordance with national standards. Exhibitors who conduct the entry and exit procedures with ATA certificate shall enjoy the exemption or special treatment in terms of inspection and quarantine.

6. Overseas animal, vegetation and foodstuff exhibits shall be validated/ approved by Chinese Entry-Exit and Inspection and Quarantine authorities prior to entry to China. The exhibitor shall be required to furnish to the recommended transporter with exhibits/samples/list of exhibits for approval from related authorities 20 days prior to import of such goods. Guangzhou Entry-Exit, Inspection and Quarantine Bureau is responsible for the inspection and quarantine of exhibits of the International Pavilion of the 101st session of the Canton Fair.
For exhibits, according to related laws and regulations, which are forbidden to enter or exit, be carried, or posted, exhibit list and conditions for inspection and approval for animal and vegetation, documents and materials for related procedures, please refer to Service Guide of Exhibit Transportation at www.cantonfair.org.cn or ask for detailed materials from Canton Fair Recommended Transporters.

7.In case farm products is found not in conformity with related regulations of China Entry-Exit, Inspection and Quarantine and with safety hazard, the exhibitors shall destroy these products immediately and buried or burned in the landfill nominated by Bureau of City Appearance Environment and Sanitation of Guangzhou Municipality. The expense occurred therefrom shall be borne by the exhibitors.

8. Only exhibits stipulated in the Participation Agreement or with written consent of Canton Fair shall be exhibited by the exhibitor in the stand. The exhibitor shall bring in and submit the following documents to Canton Fair for inspection:
(1) Exhibits shall be produced in any country or region other than mainland China. Certificate of Origin shall be submitted.
(2) Only if the Exhibitor, prior to entering the Exhibition Area for setting up stands during the preparation period, present to the managing staff at site of the Organizer original documents such as the customs clearance of all exhibits or ATA Certificate and submit relevant copies, can the Exhibitor enter Exhibition Area. In case relevant documents are failed to be submitted, the Organizer reserves the right to reject the Exhibitor from entering the Exhibition Area, and the loss caused therefrom shall be borne by the Exhibitor.
(3) All exhibits involving IPRs such as trademark, patent and copyright and quality attestation should be attached with “List of Files for Trade Mark, Patent, Copyright & Quality Attestation” (please fill in schedule D1) and copies of legal certificates of such trademark, patent and copyright and quality attestation.
(4) Signed Participation Agreement for exhibits not directly produced by the exhibitor shall be obtained from the manufacturer by the exhibitor.

9. Exhibits fall into one of the following categories shall be treated as breach exhibits and
shall be disposed as breach products.
(1) Exhibits do not include in the exhibit scope specified in the Participation Agreement or exhibit scope approved by written consent of Canton Fair.
(2) Exhibits involving IPRs such as trademarks, patent, copyright and quality attestation being without relevant legal certificates.
(3) Exhibits not directly produced by the exhibitor being without signed Participation Agreement with the manufacturer.
(4) Exhibits, which shall go through the procedures of inspection and quarantine according to Chinese laws and regulations, are not inspected or quarantined.
(5) Exhibits, without the consent of China customs and Entry-Exit, Inspection and Quarantine Authorities, are sold or eaten on a trial basis during the Fair.
(6) Other exhibits without legal origins.

10. No exhibits shall be retailed in the hall.

11. The exhibitor per se shall not be allowed to display, demonstrate and publicize any materials of the exhibition in any format in the hall or carry out any kind of publicity for the exhibition in any forms without prior written consent of Canton Fair.


Chapter 5 Code of Conduct for Participation at the Fair

1. All activities of the exhibitor including exhibition, demonstration, distribution of product catalogs and promotional materials or gifts shall have to be carried out only within the stand area stipulated in the Participation Agreement without disturbing the neighboring exhibitors or exhibition order of Canton Fair. The exhibitor shall strictly abide by the Safety and Fire-prevention Regulations.

2. The exhibitor shall instruct and restrict his participants to behave themselves in the exhibition.
(1) No Pilferage of exhibits of other exhibitors.
(2) No photographing or recording of exhibits on other stands shall be allowed without others’ permission.
(3) No entry into any other stands without invitations from their users.
(4) No disturbance to the visitors (buyers) or other exhibitors.
(5) Obey to and cooperate with the guards of Canton Fair without being deliberately provocative.
(6) No damage to any fixed or movable installations in the hall include but not limit to:
No damage to any exhibit accessories, boards, aluminum materials, lightings, tables and ①chairs in the standard stand. Details shall be referred to Chapter 4, Services and Stipulations of Standard Stand Decoration, of Part II.
No nailing, trilling or st②icking shall be allowed on the ceiling, floors, pillars or walls in the hall.
No damage to the establishments of fireproofing, monitoring, electricity distributing, ③lighting and communication constructed to the ceilings, floor ditches, pillars and walls in the hall and toilet and movable fireproofing installations therefrom.
(7) Any lost articles found in the hall shall not be pocketed and they shall be handed over to the security sector of Canton Fair.
Notes: Please refer to Chapter 2, On-site Service, of Part II for phone number of the Security Section of the hall.

3. In case of finding any non-exhibitors distributing product catalogs, promotional materials and CDs in the exhibition or the exhibitor is disturbed by such persons, the exhibitor shall be obliged to report to the security section of Canton Fair immediately to for settlement.

4. Canton Fair shall make overall arrangements for the clearness of the aisles as well as other public areas of the hall. The exhibitor should clear the rubbish in his stand per se and keep the rubbish in the trash bins which shall then be settled by Canton Fair.

5. To ensure safety of the exhibitor, his personal properties and exhibits or to compensate his losses may be caused by ignorance of his employee or staff, the exhibitor shall be requested by
Canton Fair to purchase adequate insurance for the stand he rents.

Chapter 6 Complaint and Settlement Provisions of Being Suspected of Infringing IPRs

1. General Principles
1. The regulations herein are formulated in accordance with related laws and regulations to protect IPRs, maintain good trading order, and to protect the legal rights and interests of the exhibitors as well as the owners of such IPR rights during the period of China Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred to as Canton Fair).
2. The regulations are only applicable to the protection of IPRs during the period of the Canton Fair.

3. The enterprises shall sign Letter of Undertaking with related department of the Canton Fair. (Form D2)
2. Management of Complaints

4. Reception Station of Complaints and Settlements for IPRs and Trade Disputes (hereinafter referred to as “Complaint Reception Station”) established by Business Office of the Canton Fair is the only station receiving the complaints concerning IPRs infringement. The Canton Fair invites relevant government administrative department of IPRs to work with the Complaint Reception Station.
5. The Complaint Reception Station shall merely accept and hear Complaints concerning with being suspected of infringement on IPRs (hereinafter referred to as infringement) arising in the exhibition hall during period of the session of the exhibition.

6. All disputes concerning IPRs during Canton Fair shall be settled in accordance with Complaint procedures stipulated herein. Those who tend to avoid the Complaint Station and negotiate with the infringing party directly thus cause a disorder in the exhibition shall be settled as disobey the Exhibition Order Managing Regulations.

7. In case that the exhibitor’s exhibits, packaging of exhibits, promotional materials and any part of his stand has independent IPRs, the exhibitor shall bring the certificate documents of ownership for inspection of the fair.

8. In case that the exhibitor violates relevant agreements signed with the Canton Fair, he shall be obliged to compensate for all expenses and losses in case of disputes arising from his exhibits, packaging of exhibits, promotional materials and any part of his stand infringing IPRs of others.

9. In case that the appellant lodges a Complaint to the Complaint Reception Station and requests the Station to deal with the defendant as per regulation herein defined, the appellant shall accordingly agree to pay to the Station all expenses incurred and compensate to the defendant for all losses arising therefrom.

3. Complaint Procedures
10. Exhibitor with a valid badge of this Fair can lodge a Complaint to the Complaint Station in case that any infringements have been detected in the exhibits, promotional materials in the stand or in any displaying parts of the stand.

11. The appellant shall be required to show to the staff in the Complaint Station the ownership certificate. Appellant shall be further required to demonstrate relevant follow up legal documents in case such patent and copyright infringing shall be a repetition of previous session of Canton Fair and had been settled by this Complaint Station in previous session of Canton Fair. The case will not be accepted unless relevant documents from the appellant have been furnished. A repeated Complaint upon the same defendant for the same infringing on IPR will not be accepted by this Complaint Station.

12. The appellant shall be required to fill out the Letter of Complaint upon verification of the above documents by the staff of the Complaint Station. Please refer to Form D3 for details.
13. The Complaint Centre shall nominate staff to deal with the case upon reception of the Letter of Complaint. The defendant shall cooperate with the Complaint Station to deal with the case on behalf of the person in charge of the stand recorded.

14. Principle of Invert the Burden of Proof shall be employed to handle cases of infringement of patent and copyright. In the event that he shall be accused of being suspected of infringing in his exhibits, promotional materials or any parts of his exhibits, the defendant should immediately prove his non-infringement by demonstrating relevant certificate of rights or other evidences to prove he is in possession of legal rights and interests for the items alleged. The defendant shall accordingly be required to examine the alleged items with the staff of the Complaint Station.
15. In the case that the defendant shall be unable to effectively prove his non-infringement immediately, the accused items shall be temporarily detained by the Complaint Station. The defendant shall be meanwhile signed on the Letter of Undertaking to commit that he shall not operate or exhibit the accused items in case of his inability of furnishing effective evidences subsequent to such accuse. The Letter of Undertaking shall be made in duplicate and the defendant and the Complaint Station shall hold one copy respectively. Please refer to Form D4 for details.

16. In the case that he disagrees with the settlements of the Complaint Station, the defendant shall furnish supplement evidences of non-infringement to the Complaint Station within a workday (base on the schedule of Canton Fair). The temporarily detained items should be immediately returned to the exhibitor provided that the proof shall be effective; otherwise, those items shall be confiscated by the Compliant Station and forbidden in the exhibition.

17. The Appellant commits not to take any legal measures against the defendant in the exhibition hall prior to closing of this fair and subsequent to the Complaint Station has settled the case in accordance with the regulations herein defined and the outcomes have been accepted by the defendant.

18. All settled infringing exhibitors at the Fair shall be filed on the website of the Canton Fair by the Complaint Station subsequent to closing of this fair.

4. Punishment
19. Responsibility for all infringement happened in the stand shall be borne by the exhibitor who has entered into the Participation Agreement with Canton Fair and been registered by Canton Fair. The exhibitor shall accordingly accept the settlements finalized by Canton Fair.

20. Any Complaint involving infringement of trademark shall be resolved according the Trademark Law by the Complaint Station cooperating with relevant government trademark administrative departments. The exhibitor proved to be infringed shall be treated as infringement and be punished in accordance with the Trademark Law of P.R. China.

21. Any Complaint involving patent and copyright infringement will be settled by the Complaint Station as per procedures stipulated herein. Exhibitor who is unable to prove himself as “non-infringement” shall be regarded as being “suspected of infringement” and the infringing exhibits will be forbidden in the exhibition and be disposed as per regulations herein defined.

22. In case that the exhibitor’s staff refuse to cooperate with the Complaint Centre regarding any kinds of investigation and inspection, the Complaint Station and the security office of the Canton Fair shall be authorized to confiscate the badge of such person and stop such person from entering the hall afterwards subsequent to an invalid persuasion of the staff of the Station.

23. Should the exhibitor be found out to exhibit the same infringing exhibit in the same stand
subsequent to an initial settlement has been performed by the Complaint Station, the Complaint Station and the security office of the Canton Fair shall be authorized to confiscate the badges of all participants in such stand, stop them from entering the hall afterwards and circulate a notice of criticism of the exhibitor on Newsletter of Canton Fair.

24. Those exhibitors who are suspected of infringement for one session shall be given written warning by the Canton Fair; those exhibitors who are suspected of infringement of patent and copyright for consecutive two sessions or accumulative three sessions; those exhibitors who are suspected of infringement of trademark for consecutive two sessions; those exhibitors who purposely counterfeit and fake other’s patent and registered trademark shall be refused to participate in six sessions of the Canton Fair and be criticized in the circulating notice.

25. Those exhibitors who get effective judgments of infringing IPR through administrative or judicatory approaches show the alleged exhibits in the stand, and those exhibitors who have been refused to participate in several sessions of the Canton Fair and are suspected of infringing IPR after they resume the participation of the Canton Fair, shall be disqualified the participation of the Canton Fair permanently and be criticized in the circulating notice.

26. In case that during the same session of the Canton Fair, over ten exhibitors infringing one ownership No.(extensive infringement) or one exhibitor is suspected of infringing over three ownership No. shall be disqualified the participation for next session of the Canton Fair and be criticized in the circulating notice.

5. Interpretation of Terminologies
27. Intellectual Property Rights, in accordance with TRIPRS (Agreement On Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) of WTO, shall include the following:
① Copyright and Related Rights
② Trademarks
③ Geographical Indications
④ Industrial Designs
⑤ Patents
⑥ Layout-Designs (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits
⑦ Protection of Undisclosed Information
28. Exhibitor—— the herein defined exhibitor who are responsible for infringing IPR shall be the one who has entered into the Participation Agreement with Canton Fair and has been recorded by Canton Fair (i.e. the company shown on the fascia)
29. Proofing documents—— writ of ownership of IPR including testify documents required by the Laws and Regulations of the People’s Republic of China and documents required by the Complaint Station from the appellant or the defendant as per actual situation.

6. Supplementary Articles
30. Whether the defendant has been punished by the Complaint Station or not, any further legal measures undertaken by the appellant or the defendant subsequent to this Fair shall be conducted through the local administrative or judicial authorities pursuant to the closure of the Canton Fair.

31. Every session, the Complaint Station analyzes related complaint data and reports the name list of the exhibitors suspected of infringing IPRs to related departments.

32. Authority for the interpretation of the regulations belongs to China Foreign Trade Centre.
33. The regulations come into force as of the day of issuance. In case that related previous
provisions conflict with the regulations herein, the regulations prevails.


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A Brief Introduction to the 102nd Session of China Import and Export Fair Exhibition

1. Official Fair Name
The 102nd Session of China Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred to as Canton Fair)

2. Hosts
Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China
People’s Government of Guangdong Province

3. Organizer
China Foreign Trade Centre

4. Venue ( Pazhou Complex Brief Introduction )
Pazhou Complex of China Import and Export Fair


5. Location of the Pavilion
Exhibition Hall on the 2nd floor of Hall 21 and Hall 22 (referred as Hall 21.2 and Hall 22.2)


6. Exhibition Time
October 15 -20, 2007 9:00-18:00


7. Stand Construction and Dismantling Schedule
Stand Construction: Custom-built Stand Setting-up: October 10-12, 2007 8:30-17:30
Move-In Exhibits: October 13, 2007 8:30-24:00
October 14, 2007 8:30-12:00
Standard Stand Move-In Exhibits: October 13, 2007 8:30-24:00
October 14 , 2007 8:30-12:00
The exhibition venue will be entirely closed at 12:00 at noon on October 14, 2007. Stand construction
shall be accomplished by then.
Stand Dismantling: 18:00, 20, October – 23:00, 21, October, 2007.
The complex will open for 24 hours on 20, October.


8. Recommended Contractor
Exhibition Service Department of China Foreign Trade Centre (Group)


9. Organizer Recommended Transporter
Air Sea Transport Inc.
Cosco-logistics (Guangzhou)
Baltrans International Cargo ltd., Guangzhou branch


10. Transport ( How to get to Canton Fair when you arriving in Guangzhou )
Pazhou Complex of China Import and Export Fair is located at No.380 Yuejiangzhong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou,
China. Exhibitors can approach to the Complex through following means:

(1)By Metro (Take Metro to Canton Fair)
Metro Line 2 (Sanyuanli Station-Wanshengwei Station):Take off at Xingangdong Station or Pazhou Station；

Metro Line 1(Guangzhou East Railway Station-Xilang Station): Take Metro Line 1 to Gongyuanqian Station. Then
transfer to Line 2 and take off at Xinggangdong Station or Pazhou Station；

Metro Line 3(Guangzhou Tianhe Bus Station-Panyu Square Station): Take Metro Line 3 to Kecun Station. Then transfer
Line 2 to Xingangdong Station；

Metro Line 4(Wanshengwei Station-Jinzhou Station): Take Metro Line 4 to Wanshengwei Station. Then transfer Line 2
to Xingangdong Station.

(2)By Taxi ( How to Book A Taxi on The Internet ，Guangzhou Car Rental Hire Service）
The flag fall price for taxis in Guangzhou is RMB 7 (for the first 2.3 Km). The price after 2.3 km is RMB 2.60 per
kilometer. The fuel surcharge is RMB 1. The meter is fixed in the front part of the taxi near the door.
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(3)By Hotel Shuttle Bus
Information is available in the hotels.


11. Climate
Guangzhou is a typical tropical city with a South Asian monsoon oceanic climate. The average temperature in October that
belongs to dry season is between 18℃ and 31℃.


12. Currency
RMB is the circular currency in China. Foreign currency can be exchanged for RMB in hotels and bank outlets. The Bank of
China and the ATM with the sign of “China Union Pay” will provide service of drawing cash from credit cards.


13. Time Zone
Guangzhou time is 8 hours earlier than Greenwich Mean Time (+8 hours GMT)


14. Power Supply
The voltage standard in China is 220V/50Hz.

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+ The Agents of the International Pavilion of the 102nd Session of China Import and Export Fair
+ Liuhua Complex Brief Introduction
+ Pazhou Complex Brief Introduction
+ 4 Star Hotels of Guangzhou part 2
+ 4 Star Hotels of Guangzhou 1
+ Guangzhou Car Rental Hire Service
+ Guangzhou Geared for More Metro-Bus Connection
+ How to Book A Taxi on The Internet
+ Business Tips in Guangzhou
+ Take Metro to Canton Fair
+ International Airlines
+ How to get to Guangzhou from Hong Kong?

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.

Visa Application

Entry visa to China is granted against the official invitation extended by the Canton Fair. Please go to the Embassy or Consulate General of P. R. China with the Invitation to get the visa. There are four more options:

1. In case of the absence of a Chinese Embassy in your country, kindly approach the Embassy of P. R. China in a neighboring country.

2. Visa Section , Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of PRC in the Hong Kong SAR. More Info>>>>;

ADD: 7th Floor, Lower Block, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai District, Hong Kong SAR
TEL: 852-3413 2424
Fax: 852-3413 2312

3. Fair visitors can also entrust the visa application to China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Ltd.

ADD: 1/F., Alpha House, 27-33 Nathan Rd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
TEL: 852-2315 7150
Fax: 852-2315 7292

4. During the Fair, visitors who leave Mainland China and want to come back to Guangzhou may apply for re-entry visa to the Visa Section for Aliens of the Commissioner mentioned in Item 2 or Division of Aliens and Exit-Entry Administration of Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau (Add: No.155 Jie Fang Nan Road, Guangzhou.)

Canton Fair Travelling Service

Entrusted by the Fair, China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Ltd., as well as its overseas branches, will provide travelling service to the Fair Buyers; The Fair also entrusts Canton Fair International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. to offer domestic travelling services to the visitors. You can contact at:

Branches	Contact
China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Ltd. Overseas Tourist Department	Tel: (852) 23157150 Fax: (852) 23157292 E-mail: ctsottst@ctshk.com
Singa China Travel Service Pte. Ltd.	Tel: (65) 65329988 Fax: (65) 65386068
China Travel Service (Thailand) Co., Ltd.	Tel: (66-2) 2260041, 2264701-11 Fax: (66-2) 2264712-3
China Travel Service (Philippines) Inc.	Tel: (63-2) 7341464 Fax: (63-2) 7331431
China Travel Service (Korea) Co., Ltd.	Tel: (82-2) 7523399 Fax:(82-2) 7573737
China Travel Service (Japan) Co., Ltd.	Tel: (81-3) 32735512 Fax:(81-3) 32732667
China Travel Service (Japan) Co., Ltd. kansai Branch	Tel: (81-6) 48038332 Fax:(81-6) 48038321
China Travel Service (USA) Inc.	Tel: (1-415) 3520388 Fax:(1-415) 3520399
U. S. China Travel Service Inc. (Los Angeles Office)	Tel: (1-626) 4578668 Fax:(1-626) 4578955
China Travel Service (Canada) Inc.	Tel: (1-604) 8728787 (1-800) 6631126 Fax: (1-604) 8732823
China Travel Service (Canada) Inc. (Toronto Office)	Tel: (1-416) 9798993 (1-800)3876622 Fax:(1-416) 9798220
China Travel Service (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.	Tel: (61-2) 92112633 Fax:(61-2) 92813595,92817703
China Travel Service (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. (Melbourne Office)	Tel: (61-3) 96421088 Fax:(61-3) 96425833
China Travel Service (N.Z.) Pty. Ltd. (Auckland)	Tel: (64-9) 3096458 Fax:(64-9) 3096459
China Travel Service (N.Z.) Pty. Ltd. (Christchurch Office)	Tel: (64-3) 3656396 Fax:(64-3) 3656390
China Travel Service (U. K.) Ltd.	Tel: (44-20) 78369911 Fax:(44-20)73791218
China Travel Service (France) S. A. R. L.	Tel: (33-1)44515566 Fax:(33-1)44515560
China Travel & Trading (Deutschland) GmbH	Tel: (49-69) 23852233 Fax:(49-69) 231095
China Travel & Trading (Deutschland) GmbH (Berlin Office)	Tel: (49-30) 3934068, 3930535 Fax:(49-30)3918085
China Travel & Trading (Deutschland) GmbH (Airport Office)	Tel: (49-69) 69867888 Fax:(49-69)69719938
Special Asia Travel AB	Tel: (46-8) 53481177 Fax:(46-8)53481178
Canton Fair International Travel Agency Co., Ltd.	Tel: 86-20-86671722/26082111 Fax: 86-20-86681714/26082113 E-mail: cantonfair.tour.1@vip.tom.com

Hotel Information

Name	Star	Room Rates (RMB)				Distance (km)
		Single	Twin	Suite	Breakfast	Baiyun Airport	Liuhua Complex	Pazhou Complex
● China Hotel	5	3500 (Twin)	3700 (Business)		215	30	0	28
● Dong Fang Hotel	5		3500	4000	135	30	0	28
● White Swan Hotel	5		2800	4000	216.2	40	6	17
● GD International Hotel	5	2300	2440	2740	Free	35	4	15
● Garden Hotel	5		3800	5000	200	28	3	8
● The Phoenix City Hotel Guangzhou	5	1900 (Twin)	2200	3100	Free	70	45	35
● Chime Long Hotel	5		2200	3300	Free	60	30	15
● Foshan Hotel (Foshan)	5		1420	2400	Free	50	35	30
● Jia Hua Grand Hotel (Dongguan)	5		1000	1200	Free	80	80	60
● Cinese Hotel (Dongguan)	5	890	930		Free	80	55	35
Parkview hotel (Dongguan)	5		880	1900	80	100	90	90
Sheraton Dongguan Hotel (Dongguan)	5		1300	1900	100	80	60	70
Novotel Baiyun Airport Guangzhou	5	1481 (Twin)	1596	3091	113	0	30	40
● Ramada Pearl Hotel GZ	4	2243	2415	3048	Free	35	15	8
● Hotel Landmark Canton	4		1950	2500	138	35	7	15
● Ocean Hotel	4		1680	1980	Free	28	3	8
Riverside Hotel	4	2000 (Twin)	2200	3400	108	35	7	15
● China Mayors' Tower	4		2000	2300	Free	40	10	8
Globelink Hotel	4	1500 (Twin)	1630	2200	88	45	4	11
● Best Western GZ Baiyun Hotel	4		2100	2900	98	35	5	25
● Guangdong Victory Hotel	4	1450 (Twin)	1640		128	40	3	15
Holiday Inn City Centre	4		2400		230	35	10	15
Golden City Hotel (Foshan)	4		780		Free	50	35	30
● Panyu Hotel	4		1100		Free	65	35	20
Ever Profit Hotel (Foshan)	4	660 (Twin)	690	1230	Free	75	55	70
Golden Bridge Hotel	4		1600		Free	35	15	8
Huashi (GDH) Hotel	4	1130 (Twin)	1330		68	35	7	3
Baihua Resort Hotel (Zengcheng)	4	480 (Twin)	580	980	38	70	65	60
Jin Yuan Hotel Guangzhou	3	1450 (Twin)	1650	2100	Free	25	15	6
● New Mainland Hotel	3		1280		88	30	1	30
● Guangzhou Hotel	3		1400	1650	Free	30	4	8
Lido Hotel	3		940		55	60	3	20
New World Hotel	3		880		Free	60	3	15
Overseas Chinese Friendship Hotel	3	900 (Twin)	1000		Free	25	6	3
Overseas Chinese Hotel	3		1400		45	25	1	12
Chancheng Hotel (Foshan)	3	784 (Twin)	1023		Free	45	23	35
Ying Feng Business Hotel	3	850 (Twin)	800		Free	80	15	5
Guangdong Hotel	2		650			35	3	20
New Hua Hotel	2		650		Free	35	3	20

Note: Room rates for reference only. Please consult upon reservation.
Hotels marked with " ● " provide registration service.