The 135th China Import and Export Fair entered its third day today. At the Canton Fair, the reporter saw purchasing groups from all over the world, many of whom came to the Canton Fair for the first time. What is the attraction of the Canton Fair to these new friends? Let's look at the reporter's observation at the scene.
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CCTV reporter Gao Yuan: I am now at the scene of the 135th Canton Fair. This year, 288 international organizations and industrial and commercial organizations came to conduct "group buying", an increase of 21.5% over the same period last year. I also saw at the scene that many of the purchasing groups here are full of novelty and expectation, because many of them are coming to the Canton Fair for the first time.
Buyer Stephen Schmidt: I wanted to look for something different at the Canton Fair, and it was very interesting for me to see these products here for the first time.
At the scene, the reporter met a German purchasing group. It is composed of more than 20 heads from various leading enterprises. Most of them are new to China. They are as novel as new friends and as familiar with the Canton Fair as old friends.
Thomas Hein, member of the German buying team: It works with a laser, and when welding, there is no waste. It's a great technology. China, which is so far away from us, has such advanced technology, and I am very happy to be here.
It's not just Thomas, who is visiting China for the first time, who has found the technology that amazes him. Björn, who makes industrial robots, has invested more than $10 million in China and even speaks a little Chinese, but he still signed up for the buying group.
Björn Rickers, member of the German buying delegation: We are interested in finding technology partners here, and we see a lot of good partners in terms of innovation, especially in the robotics and automation industry.
Innovation, this is the word repeatedly mentioned to reporters by various purchasing groups. What attracts them is not only the new technology brought by innovation, but also because they can see the most cutting-edge trends in all walks of life at the Canton Fair, which brings together Made in China. And that gives them a competitive edge around the world.
Jack Perry, Chairman of the UK 48 Group Club: China is a leader in innovation. Want to explore what the latest innovations are, that's why people come to the Canton Fair.
Jack is the head of a British buying group. This time, with members from all walks of life, they also signed a contract with the Canton Fair. They will cooperate in trade exhibitions and business visits to jointly promote the development of trade between China and the UK.
Jack Perry, Chairman of the British 48 Group Club: Looking around at the Canton Fair, business is going on everywhere. So we are really happy to sign a contract with the Canton Fair, and if we do business with China, we can share high-quality development opportunities.
(CCTV reporter Ding Yani, Gao Yuan, Guangdong station)