The latest China Import and Export Fair opened today. It's better known as the Canton Fair. Because of the pandemic, the ten-day event is taking place online. Bi Ran reports. The Canton Fair 2022 opens on Friday. With diverse business events held virtually, the ten-day fair presents more than 2.9 million products covering sixteen categories of products ranging from consumer goods to home appliances. Exhibitors from 32 countries and regions are slated to attend the event.WANG SHOUWEN Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy China International Trade Representative "It gives me great pleasure to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 131st Canton Fair via video link. The Chinese government set great store by the Canton Fair. Prescient Xi Jinping twice sent the congratulatory messages in which he gave high credit to its important contribution, proposed that it should become a major platform for China to open up in an all-round way, pursue high-quality development of foreign trade, and connect domestic and international circulations."The fair has developed into one of China's top-ranking international trade events.The trade show will launch eight promotion events highlighting China's smart manufacturing, as well as fifty "Trade Bridge" activities which over 400 professional buyers have pre-registered for.XU BING Canton Fair Spokesperson Deputy Director General of China Foreign Trade Centre "The Canton Fair is dedicated to offering more accurate matchmaking for suppliers and buyers. We have upgraded the digital platforms and channels to enhance the efficiency of trade. Over 20 top multinational corporations from overseas and more than 500 companies from China have registered for our value-added cloud promotion events."BI RAN Guangzhou "Over 25,000 exhibitors around the globe will showcase their products. The organizer has added more functions and services to the fair for efficient trade connections and interactions to facilitate the discovery of market potential in China."ANDREAS JAHN Head of Politics and Foreign Trade of BVMW "Due to the pandemic and global challenges, we have shifted mindset in the German entrepreneur sector, especially when we are looking for reliable solutions. China, as a matter of fact, is a very reliable partner."The fair will also invite experts from international trade promotion agencies, business associations, think tanks and trade service providers to share their insight on trade policies, market trends and industrial advantages. Market analysis on the Regional Common Economic Partnership and Belt and Road Initiative is also on the agenda. Bi Ran, CGTN, Guangzhou.