Business & Trade Fairs

Quick AnswerYes — that is exactly what we do for business travelers. We arrange factory appointments and interpreters, fair pre-registration support, fair-area hotels, and logistics between venues, then add short China experiences around your meeting calendar. Contact Sam for custom itineraries or Luppy for groups of 10 or more.Factory visits: appointments confirmed in writing, agendas prepared, interpreters provided.Trade fairs: registration guidance, badge logistics, venue-area hotels and ground transport.Groups of 10 or more and trade-show delegations are handled by Luppy with full logistics.We build the bleisure side too — a food evening, a tech-district tour or a Yangtze Delta extension when work allows.

Quick AnswerCIIE — the China International Import Expo — is Shanghai's annual import exhibition (the 7th edition runs November 5-10, 2026). Trade buyers register free in advance through the official CIIE website with business credentials; it is where overseas suppliers and brands meet Chinese buyers, distributors and platforms.Register in advance on the official CIIE site — badges are reviewed and not transferable.It is an import show: the audience is Chinese buyers, distributors, retailers and e-commerce platforms.The venue at Hongqiao is metro-connected (Lines 2 and 17); book fair-week hotels six weeks or more ahead.CIIE 2026 attendee guide.

Quick AnswerYiwu's International Trade City is organized into five districts by product category, so start with the district for your goods. Buy samples first, ask for written quotes with the stall number, and use bank transfer for payment — most stalls do not take credit cards. Freight forwarders around the market handle consolidation and shipping.Plan two to three days: District 1 toys and accessories, District 2 bags and hardware, District 3 stationery and sports, District 4 textiles, District 5 imports and home goods.Sample first, then negotiate — written quotes beat memory, and repeat buyers get better prices.Payment is normally by bank transfer; keep RMB cash for small sample purchases.Complete Yiwu sourcing guide.

Quick AnswerUse the two gaps between fair phases (roughly October 20-22 and October 28-30) for factory visits. The fairground closes between phases, and factories in Guangdong are ready to receive buyers — those are the only free windows when both you and suppliers are in the region.Gap one sits between Phase 1 and Phase 2; gap two between Phase 2 and Phase 3 — both are clean scheduling windows.Combine a Shenzhen or Dongguan run with the gap days; high-speed rail makes day trips practical.Confirm visits with factories in writing before you fly and carry your passport for park registration.Factory-visit timing guide and a 2-day Shenzhen plan.

Quick AnswerBook near a metro line that reaches the fairground. Pazhou is closest to the venue (walkable or one stop), Zhujiang New Town offers business hotels with a direct Line 8 connection and city nightlife, and Panyu suits lower budgets with a longer commute. Prices surge during fair weeks, so book early.Pazhou: closest to the halls — best for exhibitors and tight schedules.Zhujiang New Town: business hotels plus easy Line 8 access to the fair and evening options downtown.Panyu: more affordable and quiet, with a longer daily metro ride.Fair-week hotel guide by district.

Quick AnswerThe 140th Canton Fair (October 15 - November 4, 2026) runs in three phases by product sector: Phase 1 covers electronics, home appliances and hardware; Phase 2 consumer goods and gifts; Phase 3 textiles, food and medical products. Match your sourcing list to the right phase to avoid waiting days in Guangzhou.Phase 1 (approx. Oct 15-19): electronics, electrical appliances, machinery and hardware.Phase 2 (approx. Oct 23-27): consumer goods, gifts, home decor and personal care.Phase 3 (approx. Oct 31 - Nov 4): textiles, clothing, food and medical devices.Phase-by-phase guide with dates and tips.

Quick AnswerPre-registration for overseas buyers is open year-round and free through the official Canton Fair platform. Complete your profile with your business details, upload your ID and photo, and pick the fair session you plan to attend — your badge is issued in advance, which saves hours on site.Register with the identity you will actually use — badge name and passport must match, and badges are not transferable.Register as your company: the organizer issues buyer credentials to genuine trade visitors.The 140th Canton Fair runs October 15 to November 4, 2026, in three phases — pick the phase that fits your product line.Full step-by-step: Canton Fair registration, badge and entry.

Quick AnswerChina's 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit lets eligible travelers pass through approved Chinese ports and stay in designated areas for up to 10 days while continuing to a third country. Business meetings, factory visits and trade fairs are permitted activities under the policy.Your passport nationality must be on the eligible list, and you need an onward ticket to a third country.Entry and exit must use approved ports (including major airports in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and many others).The stay is limited to 10 days within the approved region — plan your meeting cluster inside that window.If your trip needs more days or your route does not qualify, an M visa is the safe fallback.

Quick AnswerMany nationalities can now visit China visa-free for business stays of up to 30 days, and the 240-hour visa-free transit covers business travelers connecting through eligible ports. If neither applies to your passport and route, apply for an M business visa, usually with an invitation letter from your Chinese partner or host.Check the 30-day unilateral visa-free list first — attending trade fairs and holding supplier meetings count as business activity.Connecting through an eligible Chinese port to a third country? The 240-hour visa-free transit may cover your whole stay without a visa.For longer trips or nationalities not on the lists, the M visa is the standard route; start 3-4 weeks ahead.Our China business visa guide compares all options and walks through the invitation letter step by step.Read the China Business Visa (M) guide.