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Guangzhou border authorities announce 16 measures for Canton Fair
Guangzhou border authorities have announced 16 measures to support the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair.
The event opens in Guangzhou on October 15, the 70th anniversary of the fair’s founding.
The measures cover passenger entry, business services, cargo movement and security.
Dedicated inspection lanes and help with temporary entry permits are planned at several ports, including Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
A multilingual hotline and on-site advice will help visitors, while faster procedures are planned for cargo flights and ships carrying exhibits.
Authorities also plan to train volunteers to check documents and work with police to tackle cross-border crimes linked to the fair.
The measures are intended to help visitors and businesses move through ports smoothly and safely during the event.
Guangzhou border inspection authorities announced 16 measures to support the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair.
The measures cover border clearance, the business environment, cargo transport and security.
They include dedicated fair channels at passenger ports and round-the-clock multilingual support.
The fair is due to open in Guangzhou on October 15, the 70th anniversary of its founding.
- Who
- Guangzhou border inspection authorities.
- What
- They announced 16 measures to support the Canton Fair.
- When
- The measures were announced on October 11, 2026. The fair is due to open on October 15.
- Where
- Guangzhou, including its airport and passenger ports.
- Why
- To support the fair by improving clearance, business services, cargo transport and security.
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Guangzhou border inspection authorities announced 16 measures for the fair.
The 140th Canton Fair is due to open in Guangzhou.
- Measures
- 16
- Fair
- 140th China Import and Export Fair
- Fair opening
- October 15, 2026
- Anniversary
- 70th anniversary of the fair's founding
- Multilingual hotline
- Guangzhou call centre on the 12367 platform offers round-the-clock consultation
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