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Q&A: The Canton Fair “Trade Bridge” Event Q: How can I stay updated on the Canton Fair “Trade Bridge” event? A: Please follow our website: [Canton Fair](https://lnkd.in/gGFNCkDf). Special attention: Supply & Demand Hall Section. Q: What markets does the event cover? A: The event offers global coverage with a focus on key markets such as Belt and Road countries, RCEP member countries, and the top 40 buyer source countries (regions) of the Canton Fair. Additionally, we explore second- and third-tier markets and conduct various trade promotion activities to reach more potential buyer resources. Q: Is there targeted matchmaking for specific industries? A: Yes, we provide special matchmaking services for certain industries in key countries, taking into account the Canton Fair’s top industry categories and new category sections. Q: How does the event integrate orders and markets? A: Before the opening ceremony, pre-matching events are held for buyers from different industries in the top 40 buyer source countries (regions). During the opening ceremony, onsite sourcing briefings are held for top multinationals, while online “one-on-one” matchmaking events are organized for overseas buyers unable to attend onsite. Q: Can business negotiations be conducted online? A: Absolutely. Online matchmaking without spatiotemporal constraints is possible via virtual video links, allowing both buyers and suppliers to conduct business negotiations from home. Q: How are matches determined? A: Based on registration results, the organizer provides a list of carefully selected and most suitable suppliers for buyers to screen again, ensuring the final list for matchmaking is accurate. Q: How does the event save time and effort? A: The well-planned events aim to be efficient and practical, reducing the time spent finding suitable matches for buyers and suppliers and lowering the cost of establishing bilateral communication and mutual trust.

📦 If you're not visiting your supplier's factories & attending fairs - you should be. Here's why; ✅ It shows you're a serious buyer Your suppliers are your most important business relationship. Showing up in person goes a long way. ✅ Serious buyers don't just do business from a laptop A lot can be achieved over message & calls, sure. But real buyers show up face to face, meet, connect and build real relationships. ✅ Know and UNDERSTAND how your products are made How could you improve your product if you don't understand how it's made and what goes into it!? ✅ Suppliers can show you new product ideas Your supplier is at the forefront of what's happening. Chances are they see emerging trends, technologies and concepts before you do. ✅ Negotiate prices and/or payment terms It goes without saying, but your aim is not to go in all guns blazing looking for reduced prices, more importantly, you're building a relationship so that you can discuss openly about future pricing & payment terms. Trust is key. ✅ If nothing else, it shows respect. Your supplier works incredibly hard for your business, pushing production, creating samples, working on new concepts and quality control. It's a small price to pay to show up. ✅ See what's happening in the industry Some of my best ideas have come from visiting fairs. Not just new product ideas, but different ways of doing things, branding, market opportunities and networking. Some of my favourite events and/or ones you should consider attending this year are: ⭐Canton Fair: April & Oct/Nov ⭐Global Sources: April & Oct ⭐Mega Show: Oct ⭐HKTDC: April & Oct I'll be in Hong Kong April 19 to 22 and would be happy to show you around some sourcing events.

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