Ministry of Commerce: Wang Wentai presides over the 139th Canton Fair preparatory work meeting.

On April 1st, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao presided over the 139th Canton Fair preparation meeting in Guangzhou. The meeting heard a report on the preparation work for the 139th Canton Fair, emphasizing the need to implement the decisions of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and ensure the success of the fair, in order to uphold the principles of the Party. Zhang Guozhi, member of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee and Vice Governor, as well as Zhang Li, Assistant Minister of Commerce, attended the meeting. Wang Wentao pointed out that the Canton Fair has been regarded as a "barometer" and "wind vane" of China's foreign trade since its establishment, playing an irreplaceable role in the development of China's foreign trade. The history of the Canton Fair is a condensed history of China's foreign trade development. The 139th Canton Fair held in the opening year of the "14th Five-Year Plan" has special significance. It is necessary to accurately grasp the development direction of the Canton Fair, focus on high-quality development, promote reform and innovation, and continue to enhance the reputation of the Canton Fair. Wang Wentao stressed that the opening of the 139th Canton Fair is approaching, and time is tight with heavy tasks. It is necessary to closely integrate the preparation work for the Canton Fair with the ongoing learning and education on establishing and practicing a correct political achievement view, adhere to a practical and results-oriented approach, and strengthen a sense of responsibility. It is necessary to encourage companies to exhibit more new and high-quality products, better match supply and demand, and strive to achieve successful transactions. It is important to comprehensively and strictly manage and maintain a clean and orderly exhibition environment. It is necessary to use various methods to promote and tell the "Canton Fair success stories" of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. It is necessary to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of the Canton Fair in the direction of marketization, specialization, and digitalization. Early planning for activities related to the 140th Canton Fair should be practical, innovative, and demonstrate the new prospects and appearance of China's foreign trade development. Officials from relevant departments of the Ministry of Commerce, as well as officials from the Guangdong Province and Guangzhou City attended the meeting.