Inaugurated in the spring of 1957, the China Import and Export Fair (CIEF), commonly known as the Canton Fair, is China's largest trade fair and now has spread its name all around the world. It is held twice a year in spring and autumn in China Import and Export Fair Complex (Pazhou Complex), Guangzhou. The upcoming session in 2016, the 119th Canton Fair is scheduled to put on its fantasy in spring from Apr. 15-May 5.

Topping the best known China fairs, the Canton Fair is a comprehensive trade show with the longest history, the highest level, the largest scale, the most complete in exhibit variety, the broadest distribution of overseas buyers and the greatest business turnover in China.

The Canton Fair leans to export trade, though import business is also done here. Traditional way of negotiating against samples and internet trading service are both available at the Fair. In addition, various types of business activities such as economic and technical cooperations and exchanges, commodity inspection, insurance, transportation, advertising, consultation, etc. are also carried out in flexible ways.

Trading Delegations of the Fair include foreign trade companies, factories, scientific research institutions, foreign invested enterprises, all foreign-owned enterprises, private enterprises, etc.