# Li: Canton Fair offers a window into China's economic vitality

https://mins.news/en/item/100731

- CGTN, 2026-10-14 10:11 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-14/Li-Qiang-Canton-Fair-offers-window-into-China-s-economic-vitality-1ReKfi007Qc/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Chinese Premier Li Qiang said at the opening of the 140th Canton Fair that the event, now in its 70th year, showcases China's economic vitality, social progress and growing ties with the world. He said China is willing to import more and deepen market integration, while calling for cooperation to safeguard international trade. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged reform of the organization and support for an open, rules-based trading system. More than 30,000 companies and about 340,000 overseas buyers are expected at this edition.

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