The 136th China Import and Export Fair kicks off in Guangzhou on Oct 15. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Nantong enterprises kicked off their business journey at the 136th China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, which commenced in Guangzhou on Oct 15.

On the first day, Jiangsu Yuanzhong Motors Share, a manufacturer of high-efficiency and energy-saving motors and explosion-proof motors, exhibited over 30 kinds of products at the fair, drawing the attention of businesspeople from Argentina, Thailand, and Kenya.

Nantong's Jiangsu Yuanzhong Motors Share at the 136th China Import and Export Fair. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Yuanzhong's general manager, Zhang Jianxin, indicated that they had received 10 groups of attendees since the commencement of the fair at 9 am. Furthermore, he noted that a delegation of Argentinean businesspeople is scheduled to visit their factory in three days.

Another Nantong enterprise – Change Electric Tool, a supplier of electric tools and accessories – attracted numerous international businesspeople to seek collaboration. President Tang Yongsheng mentioned that French and British businessmen are mainly interested in their household tools and that their products are famous in European and American countries.

Four hundred and seven Nantong enterprises have signed up for the fair, and they are spread over 41 exhibition areas, where electronic and electrical products, household appliances, hardware, building and decoration materials, kitchen utensils, and others are displayed.

This fair includes 55 exhibition areas, spanning 1.55 million square meters, and has garnered participation from over 30,000 domestic and foreign enterprises.