The Canton Fair Phase 1, officially known as the China Import and Export Fair (CIEF), represents a standout trade event in China. Since its inaugural event in 1957, it has provided a comprehensive platform for trade, the supply industry, and various industrial sectors. Organized by the China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Co., Ltd. (CFTE), the fair significantly promotes trade between China and the rest of the world. The fair is divided into three phases, each highlighting specific product categories. The first phase focuses particularly on electronics and household appliances, lighting, building materials, machinery, tools, and vehicles. It offers buyers, traders, suppliers, and manufacturers from these fields the opportunity to establish and expand business relationships. The fair takes place in the impressive Canton Fair Complex (China Import & Export Fair Canton Fair Complex). With its modern infrastructure and extensive exhibition space, it provides the ideal setting for this major event. As the largest trade event in China, the Canton Fair brings together leading Chinese manufacturers to present a wide spectrum of products and services. This makes it an indispensable platform for trade visitors looking for new business opportunities and partnerships in China. A distinctive feature of the fair is its restriction to trade visitors, ensuring the quality of business relationships and professional exchange. Thanks to the specific focus on different industries in each phase, participants can effectively network and stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in their field. In summary, the Canton Fair Phase 1 is a key event for professionals in the fields of electronics, household goods, lighting, building materials, machinery, tools, and vehicles. Thanks to its long history, extensive range of products and services, and the opportunity to establish direct business contacts, it serves as a central meeting point for the international trading community. The Canton Fair Phase 1 takes place half-yearly, and therefore for the hundred fortieth time previsibly in October 2026 in Guangzhou.