Use a China trade show directory to select a major trade show

There are several major trade shows in China in which thousands of businesses display their product lines for both the domestic Chinese market and for international export markets. Many manufacturers are now use major Chinese trade shows as a springboard to launch their newest products. The demand for consumer goods and services in mainland China has created the fastest growing consumer market in the world.

I recommend: Perhaps the most famous of the trade shows in China is the China Import and Export Fair held in Guangzhou. The fair is often referred to as the Canton Fair, and there have been over 100 of these gigantic annual trade shows. The China ASEAN Expo in Guangxi Province is rapidly gaining prominence throughout Asia, as it highlights the import export trade between China and Southeast Asia.

Consult a respected China trade show guide to find a provincial-level trade show

China's new found wealth is not evenly distributed. There are a few wealthy areas in China's interior, but the wealthiest provinces in China are the coastal provinces. With the three major cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to anchor the coastal regions, Chinese eastern and southern provinces are among the richest in the country. Find a provincial trade show in a China trade show directory.

I recommend: The China International Consumer Goods Show is held in the port city of Ningbo just 100 miles south of Shanghai. Ningbo has the best natural deep water port in Eastern China. Any reputable China trade show guide will highlight the East China Fair held in Shanghai. This fair is the largest regional trade fair of its kind.

Seek China trade show advice from a seasoned expert

For centuries China has fascinated people in the West. Some westerners spend their professional careers mastering the intricacies of Chinese trade. Getting China trade show advice from someone with experience will save a great deal of time and bother, while increasing your chances for success.

I recommend: AmCham-China is the American Chamber of Commerce in the People's Republic of China. It offers many services to companies that want to do business in China, and it will provide you with critical China trade show advice. The China Business Network will put you in touch with China trade experts who can ease your entry into China trade.