"The best thing about the Canton Fair is being able to communicate face-to-face with suppliers from all over China and buyers from around the world!" The 136th Canton Fair is in full swing, and three international students from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine were invited by Yangcheng Evening News to serve as experience officers, exploring the innovative energy of Chinese manufacturing at the fair.
International student Daniel checking out a Xiaomi vehicle (Photo by Wang Nan and Wen Zeguang)
New products and technologies dazzle the students
Zheng Caifu, an Indonesian student from the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, was drawn to an intelligent bionic hand at the exhibition. The user, wearing the bionic hand, was skillfully writing Chinese calligraphy, attracting a crowd of spectators. Curiously, Zheng couldn't resist stepping forward to "shake hands" with the user.
A representative from the company noticed his interest and explained with a smile, "This bionic hand is based on brain-computer interface technology, allowing it to precisely capture brainwave signals and control hand movements." During Zheng's eight years of studying and practicing Chinese medicine, he encountered many patients with severe diabetes, some of whom had to undergo amputations due to their condition. "This kind of device will undoubtedly offer amputees a better quality of life," Zheng remarked.
Donya, an Iranian student from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, was captivated by a multifunctional tea maker. This compact machine can brew both tea and coffee and even help make milk tea or lattes. She commented, "Tea and coffee are both very popular in Iran, and this machine offers so many functions, which is very convenient."
Daniel, a Russian student also from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, found the new energy vehicle exhibition area the most appealing. A Xiaomi electric vehicle on display drew a large crowd of buyers and visitors, including Daniel. After waiting in line for a long time, he finally had the chance to sit in the car and experience it.
International buyers praise the Canton Fair's appeal
While exploring the fair, the international students interacted with global buyers. Daniel met a trader from Slovakia, whose e-commerce business covers eleven countries in Europe, and the Canton Fair is crucial for his business. He was particularly interested in the Russian market and asked Daniel about the latest trends there.
Interestingly, this Slovak trader not only uses WeChat but has even printed his WeChat QR code on his clothing. Daniel quickly exchanged WeChat contacts with him.
Another Ghanaian buyer also had an enthusiastic conversation with Daniel. The Ghanaian buyer said, "I'm in the battery trade and have already established partnerships with some Chinese suppliers. The Canton Fair helps us enhance these relationships. My business isn't just in Ghana, but also in other African countries, so attending the Canton Fair allows me to discover new suppliers and further grow my business."
The Canton Fair's vast array of exhibits and bustling crowds left a deep impression on the three international students. Daniel reflected, "What brings so many exhibitors and buyers together here? It must be the business opportunities! Every buyer I spoke with today told me the same thing-meeting business partners face-to-face here is something that emails or phone calls just can't replace."
Source: Lingnan on the Cloud
