The 140th Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou on October 14 and will run until November 4, 2026, marking 70 years since its first session in 1957.
What if an 18th-century American trader walked into the 140th Canton Fair? The AIGC short-video series Canton Fair: A Time-Traveling Encounter features Edward Norton, an American trader in Qing-era Guangzhou during the Thirteen Hongs period, who receives a sourcing list from 242 years ahead and steps into the 140th Canton Fair.
Following Episode 2, in which Edward and Yuemian visit a production line to see how ovens are made, the third episode takes them into the world of logistics. They explore how ovens made in Guangdong are transported to the United States and shipped to markets around the world, offering a glimpse into the modern logistics network that connects Guangdong with global markets...
Reporter: Li Muzi
