GITNUXREPORT 2026

China Exhibition Industry Statistics

China’s exhibition industry in 2023 translated directly into 1.2% of GDP and 15 million indirect jobs, while visitor scale surged to 250 million and live stream sales jumped to 500 billion RMB, showing how trade fairs now act like an economic engine rather than a single event. Follow the page to see how regional clusters and new formats shift results, from Shanghai driving 5% of city GDP to green, AI and hybrid practices lifting participation and matching beyond the booth.

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Exhibitions contributed 1.2% to China's GDP at 12 trillion RMB indirect value in 2023.

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Job creation from exhibitions totaled 10 million direct jobs in 2022.

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Shanghai's exhibition economy drove 5% of city GDP in 2023.

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Tax revenue from exhibitions reached 200 billion RMB nationally in 2022.

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Induced economic output multiplier effect was 9.5 times direct revenue in 2023.

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Pearl River Delta region generated 40% of national exhibition GDP impact in 2022.

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Hotel occupancy boosted by 25% during major exhibitions averaging 80% in 2023.

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Retail sales from exhibitions totaled 800 billion RMB in 2023.

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Beijing's exhibitions supported 2 million jobs in services sector 2022.

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Foreign trade deals worth 3 trillion USD signed at exhibitions in 2023.

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Yangtze River Delta exhibitions contributed 600 billion RMB to regional economy 2023.

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Tourism revenue from exhibitions hit 1,000 billion RMB in 2022.

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SMEs gained 500 billion RMB in orders from exhibitions 2023.

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Logistics sector earned 300 billion RMB from exhibitions in 2023.

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Guangdong province saw 1.5% GDP growth from exhibitions in 2022.

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Catering industry revenue surged 150 billion RMB during peak exhibition seasons 2023.

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Export promotion value from exhibitions was 2.5 trillion RMB in 2022.

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Chengdu's exhibitions added 100 billion RMB to local GDP in 2023.

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Environmental investment from green exhibitions totaled 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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15 million indirect jobs supported nationwide by exhibitions 2023.

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Shenzhen exhibitions drove 200 billion RMB in tech investments 2022.

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Aviation passenger growth of 20% linked to exhibitions in hub cities 2023.

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Northeast China exhibitions boosted regional economy by 150 billion RMB in 2023.

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Public transport revenue increased 80 billion RMB from exhibition traffic 2022.

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Innovation funding from expo deals reached 400 billion RMB in 2023.

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China's exhibition industry attracted 250 million visitors in 2023.

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Total exhibitors at Chinese exhibitions numbered 1.2 million in 2022.

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Canton Fair 2023 saw 150,000 overseas visitors and 25,000 exhibitors.

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Average exhibition in China had 1,500 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors in 2023.

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International exhibitors made up 25% or 300,000 of total in 2022.

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Shanghai hosted exhibitions with 80 million visitors in 2023.

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Professional visitors accounted for 60% of 180 million total in 2023.

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Beijing exhibitions drew 45 million visitors in 2022.

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CES Asia 2023 had 45,000 visitors and 500 exhibitors.

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Female visitors comprised 48% of total attendance in 2023 surveys.

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Overseas visitors recovered to 20 million in 2023 post-COVID.

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Average booth size per exhibitor was 36 sqm in top exhibitions 2022.

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70% of exhibitors were SMEs representing 800,000 booths in 2023.

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Visitor spend per person averaged 1,500 RMB in 2023.

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Tech exhibitions saw 100,000+ visitors each, totaling 5 million in 2022.

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Repeat visitors made up 55% of attendance in major fairs 2023.

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Guangzhou exhibitions attracted 60 million visitors in 2023.

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Exhibitor satisfaction rate reached 92% in national survey 2022.

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Online platforms registered 50 million virtual visitors in 2023.

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Age 25-44 group was 65% of visitors in 2023.

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Foreign exhibitors numbered 150,000 in 2023.

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Total booth spaces rented: 2.5 million in 2022.

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Medical exhibitions had 200,000 exhibitors across 50 events in 2023.

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40 million business visitors in B2B exhibitions 2023.

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Visitor conversion rate to leads averaged 15% in 2022 surveys.

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Digital transformation led to 30% rise in hybrid exhibitor participation in 2023.

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AI integration in exhibitions increased by 40% with 200+ events using it in 2023.

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Sustainability initiatives adopted by 70% of major exhibitions in 2022.

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Hybrid events comprised 25% of total exhibitions in 2023.

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VR/AR usage in booths rose to 15% penetration in tech fairs 2023.

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Carbon-neutral exhibitions numbered 100 in China by 2023.

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Live-streaming sales at exhibitions hit 500 billion RMB in 2023.

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60% of organizers invested in metaverse platforms in 2022.

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Contactless tech adoption reached 90% post-COVID in 2023.

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Big data analytics used by 50% of top exhibitions for matching in 2023.

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Eco-friendly materials in booths increased to 65% usage in 2022.

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NFT ticketing trialed in 20 exhibitions generating 10 million RMB in 2023.

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Personalization via AI boosted visitor satisfaction by 25% in 2023 surveys.

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40% growth in cross-border e-commerce exhibitions in 2023.

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Robotics demos featured in 150 manufacturing exhibitions 2022.

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Zero-waste policy implemented in 35% of venues by 2023.

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Blockchain for supply chain transparency in 10% of logistics expos 2023.

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5G-enabled smart venues numbered 50 in 2023.

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Influencer marketing spend rose 30% to 50 billion RMB in exhibitions 2023.

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Gamification elements in 25% of consumer exhibitions boosted engagement 20% in 2022.

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In 2022, China's exhibition industry generated total revenue of 1,056 billion RMB, up 12.5% from 2021.

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The professional exhibition market in China reached 1,200 billion RMB in exhibition revenue by 2023.

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China's exhibition industry market size expanded to 1,500 billion RMB in 2023, with a CAGR of 10.2% from 2019-2023.

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Direct economic output from exhibitions in China hit 4,800 billion RMB in 2022.

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The online exhibition segment grew to 150 billion RMB in revenue in 2023, representing 10% of total market.

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China's MICE industry, including exhibitions, valued at 2,500 billion RMB in 2023.

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Exhibition construction investment in China reached 300 billion RMB in 2022.

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Total exhibition-related services revenue was 850 billion RMB in 2021, recovering post-COVID.

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Projected market size for China's exhibitions to reach 2,000 billion RMB by 2025.

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The B2B exhibition segment accounted for 75% of total revenue at 900 billion RMB in 2023.

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In 2023, Shanghai's exhibition economy contributed 450 billion RMB to national total.

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China's exhibition industry grew at 15% YoY in H1 2023, reaching interim revenue of 700 billion RMB.

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Total assets of top 100 exhibition companies in China exceeded 500 billion RMB in 2022.

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Exhibition logistics market in China valued at 200 billion RMB in 2023.

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Digital exhibition platforms generated 80 billion RMB in 2022.

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Post-pandemic recovery saw exhibition revenue surge 25% to 1,100 billion RMB in 2023.

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China's green exhibition market projected at 100 billion RMB by 2025.

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Total exhibition floor space rental revenue hit 400 billion RMB in 2022.

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Industry output value reached 5,200 billion RMB including indirect effects in 2023.

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E-commerce exhibitions contributed 120 billion RMB to market size in 2023.

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Beijing's exhibition industry revenue was 300 billion RMB in 2022.

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National exhibition market CAGR forecasted at 12% through 2027.

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Service revenue from exhibitions totaled 950 billion RMB in H2 2023.

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Top 50 venues generated 250 billion RMB in 2022.

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Hybrid exhibition revenue model hit 90 billion RMB in 2023.

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Manufacturing sector exhibitions drove 600 billion RMB revenue in 2023.

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Tech exhibition market size was 350 billion RMB in 2022.

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Total industry investment grew to 450 billion RMB in 2023.

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Consumer goods exhibitions revenue at 400 billion RMB in 2023.

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Overall market value indexed at 145 (2019=100) in 2023.

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China's exhibition industry hosted 850,000 sqm of exhibition space in Shanghai alone in 2023.

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Total number of exhibitions in China reached 12,500 in 2022.

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There are over 200 major exhibition venues in China with total space exceeding 20 million sqm in 2023.

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Beijing hosted 2,800 exhibitions covering 15 million sqm in 2022.

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Shenzhen's exhibition space utilization rate was 85% with 1,200 events in 2023.

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National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Guangzhou hosted 150 large-scale events in 2022.

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China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing had 8 million sqm usage in 2023.

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Over 50 new exhibition halls opened in China between 2020-2023, adding 5 million sqm.

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Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) hosted 120 exhibitions in 2023.

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Total exhibitions in Guangdong province numbered 3,200 in 2022.

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Chengdu's exhibition venues hosted 900 events with 4.5 million sqm in 2023.

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Number of international exhibitions in China rose to 1,500 in 2023.

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Top 10 venues accounted for 30% of national exhibition space at 6 million sqm in 2022.

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Hainan hosted 450 tourism-related exhibitions in 2023.

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Nanjing International Expo Center saw 2 million sqm exhibitions in 2022.

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Total provincial-level exhibitions exceeded 8,000 in 2023.

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Qingdao hosted 600 trade fairs with 3 million sqm in 2023.

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Number of green-certified venues reached 35 in China by 2023.

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Wuhan held 1,100 exhibitions covering tech sectors in 2022.

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Total exhibition days in China summed to 45,000 in 2023.

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Suzhou Expo Center hosted 350 events in 2023.

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National venues averaged 75% occupancy rate in 2022.

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Xi'an hosted 750 cultural exhibitions in 2023.

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Total sqm under construction for new venues: 3 million in 2023.

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Hangzhou's Binhai International Convention Center added 500,000 sqm capacity in 2022.

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15,000 total exhibitions including small-scale ones in 2023.

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China’s exhibition industry is projected to reach 2,000 billion RMB by 2025, yet its reach stretches far beyond booths into hotels, jobs, logistics, and trade deals. From 9.5 times induced economic output in 2023 to 15,000 total exhibitions in 2023 including small-scale events, the scale is clear but the connections are often surprising. This post pulls together the key China Exhibition Industry statistics that help explain why cities like Shanghai and regions like the Pearl River Delta keep gaining momentum.

Key Takeaways

Exhibitions contributed 1.2% to China's GDP at 12 trillion RMB indirect value in 2023.
Job creation from exhibitions totaled 10 million direct jobs in 2022.
Shanghai's exhibition economy drove 5% of city GDP in 2023.
China's exhibition industry attracted 250 million visitors in 2023.
Total exhibitors at Chinese exhibitions numbered 1.2 million in 2022.
Canton Fair 2023 saw 150,000 overseas visitors and 25,000 exhibitors.
Digital transformation led to 30% rise in hybrid exhibitor participation in 2023.
AI integration in exhibitions increased by 40% with 200+ events using it in 2023.
Sustainability initiatives adopted by 70% of major exhibitions in 2022.
In 2022, China's exhibition industry generated total revenue of 1,056 billion RMB, up 12.5% from 2021.
The professional exhibition market in China reached 1,200 billion RMB in exhibition revenue by 2023.
China's exhibition industry market size expanded to 1,500 billion RMB in 2023, with a CAGR of 10.2% from 2019-2023.
China's exhibition industry hosted 850,000 sqm of exhibition space in Shanghai alone in 2023.
Total number of exhibitions in China reached 12,500 in 2022.
There are over 200 major exhibition venues in China with total space exceeding 20 million sqm in 2023.

China’s exhibitions powered 1.2% of GDP and 250 million visitors in 2023, boosting jobs, tourism, and trade.

Economic and Regional Impact

1Exhibitions contributed 1.2% to China's GDP at 12 trillion RMB indirect value in 2023.

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2Job creation from exhibitions totaled 10 million direct jobs in 2022.

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3Shanghai's exhibition economy drove 5% of city GDP in 2023.

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4Tax revenue from exhibitions reached 200 billion RMB nationally in 2022.

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5Induced economic output multiplier effect was 9.5 times direct revenue in 2023.

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6Pearl River Delta region generated 40% of national exhibition GDP impact in 2022.

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7Hotel occupancy boosted by 25% during major exhibitions averaging 80% in 2023.

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8Retail sales from exhibitions totaled 800 billion RMB in 2023.

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9Beijing's exhibitions supported 2 million jobs in services sector 2022.

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10Foreign trade deals worth 3 trillion USD signed at exhibitions in 2023.

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11Yangtze River Delta exhibitions contributed 600 billion RMB to regional economy 2023.

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12Tourism revenue from exhibitions hit 1,000 billion RMB in 2022.

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13SMEs gained 500 billion RMB in orders from exhibitions 2023.

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14Logistics sector earned 300 billion RMB from exhibitions in 2023.

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15Guangdong province saw 1.5% GDP growth from exhibitions in 2022.

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16Catering industry revenue surged 150 billion RMB during peak exhibition seasons 2023.

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17Export promotion value from exhibitions was 2.5 trillion RMB in 2022.

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18Chengdu's exhibitions added 100 billion RMB to local GDP in 2023.

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19Environmental investment from green exhibitions totaled 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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2015 million indirect jobs supported nationwide by exhibitions 2023.

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21Shenzhen exhibitions drove 200 billion RMB in tech investments 2022.

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22Aviation passenger growth of 20% linked to exhibitions in hub cities 2023.

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23Northeast China exhibitions boosted regional economy by 150 billion RMB in 2023.

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24Public transport revenue increased 80 billion RMB from exhibition traffic 2022.

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25Innovation funding from expo deals reached 400 billion RMB in 2023.

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Economic and Regional Impact Interpretation

China's exhibition industry is far more than just fancy booths and free pens; it's a colossal economic engine that pumps life into everything from hotels and tax coffers to small businesses and foreign trade, proving that gathering people together isn't just good for conversation—it's fundamental for national prosperity.

Exhibitor and Visitor Numbers

1China's exhibition industry attracted 250 million visitors in 2023.

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2Total exhibitors at Chinese exhibitions numbered 1.2 million in 2022.

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3Canton Fair 2023 saw 150,000 overseas visitors and 25,000 exhibitors.

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4Average exhibition in China had 1,500 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors in 2023.

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5International exhibitors made up 25% or 300,000 of total in 2022.

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6Shanghai hosted exhibitions with 80 million visitors in 2023.

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7Professional visitors accounted for 60% of 180 million total in 2023.

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8Beijing exhibitions drew 45 million visitors in 2022.

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9CES Asia 2023 had 45,000 visitors and 500 exhibitors.

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10Female visitors comprised 48% of total attendance in 2023 surveys.

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11Overseas visitors recovered to 20 million in 2023 post-COVID.

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12Average booth size per exhibitor was 36 sqm in top exhibitions 2022.

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1370% of exhibitors were SMEs representing 800,000 booths in 2023.

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14Visitor spend per person averaged 1,500 RMB in 2023.

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15Tech exhibitions saw 100,000+ visitors each, totaling 5 million in 2022.

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16Repeat visitors made up 55% of attendance in major fairs 2023.

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17Guangzhou exhibitions attracted 60 million visitors in 2023.

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18Exhibitor satisfaction rate reached 92% in national survey 2022.

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19Online platforms registered 50 million virtual visitors in 2023.

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20Age 25-44 group was 65% of visitors in 2023.

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21Foreign exhibitors numbered 150,000 in 2023.

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22Total booth spaces rented: 2.5 million in 2022.

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23Medical exhibitions had 200,000 exhibitors across 50 events in 2023.

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2440 million business visitors in B2B exhibitions 2023.

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25Visitor conversion rate to leads averaged 15% in 2022 surveys.

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Exhibitor and Visitor Numbers Interpretation

China's exhibition industry is a colossus of commerce where even the average show feels like a packed city, yet somehow, with a 92% satisfaction rate, exhibitors still manage to find their perfect 36-square-meter slice of the hustle.

Industry Trends and Innovations

1Digital transformation led to 30% rise in hybrid exhibitor participation in 2023.

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2AI integration in exhibitions increased by 40% with 200+ events using it in 2023.

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3Sustainability initiatives adopted by 70% of major exhibitions in 2022.

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4Hybrid events comprised 25% of total exhibitions in 2023.

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5VR/AR usage in booths rose to 15% penetration in tech fairs 2023.

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6Carbon-neutral exhibitions numbered 100 in China by 2023.

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7Live-streaming sales at exhibitions hit 500 billion RMB in 2023.

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860% of organizers invested in metaverse platforms in 2022.

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9Contactless tech adoption reached 90% post-COVID in 2023.

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10Big data analytics used by 50% of top exhibitions for matching in 2023.

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11Eco-friendly materials in booths increased to 65% usage in 2022.

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12NFT ticketing trialed in 20 exhibitions generating 10 million RMB in 2023.

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13Personalization via AI boosted visitor satisfaction by 25% in 2023 surveys.

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1440% growth in cross-border e-commerce exhibitions in 2023.

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15Robotics demos featured in 150 manufacturing exhibitions 2022.

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16Zero-waste policy implemented in 35% of venues by 2023.

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17Blockchain for supply chain transparency in 10% of logistics expos 2023.

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185G-enabled smart venues numbered 50 in 2023.

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19Influencer marketing spend rose 30% to 50 billion RMB in exhibitions 2023.

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20Gamification elements in 25% of consumer exhibitions boosted engagement 20% in 2022.

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Industry Trends and Innovations Interpretation

China's exhibition industry is now a high-tech, eco-conscious stage where digital savvy meets sustainability, proving that even trade shows have learned you can indeed hug a tree while streaming in the metaverse.

Market Size and Growth

1In 2022, China's exhibition industry generated total revenue of 1,056 billion RMB, up 12.5% from 2021.

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2The professional exhibition market in China reached 1,200 billion RMB in exhibition revenue by 2023.

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3China's exhibition industry market size expanded to 1,500 billion RMB in 2023, with a CAGR of 10.2% from 2019-2023.

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4Direct economic output from exhibitions in China hit 4,800 billion RMB in 2022.

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5The online exhibition segment grew to 150 billion RMB in revenue in 2023, representing 10% of total market.

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6China's MICE industry, including exhibitions, valued at 2,500 billion RMB in 2023.

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7Exhibition construction investment in China reached 300 billion RMB in 2022.

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8Total exhibition-related services revenue was 850 billion RMB in 2021, recovering post-COVID.

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9Projected market size for China's exhibitions to reach 2,000 billion RMB by 2025.

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10The B2B exhibition segment accounted for 75% of total revenue at 900 billion RMB in 2023.

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11In 2023, Shanghai's exhibition economy contributed 450 billion RMB to national total.

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12China's exhibition industry grew at 15% YoY in H1 2023, reaching interim revenue of 700 billion RMB.

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13Total assets of top 100 exhibition companies in China exceeded 500 billion RMB in 2022.

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14Exhibition logistics market in China valued at 200 billion RMB in 2023.

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15Digital exhibition platforms generated 80 billion RMB in 2022.

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16Post-pandemic recovery saw exhibition revenue surge 25% to 1,100 billion RMB in 2023.

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17China's green exhibition market projected at 100 billion RMB by 2025.

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18Total exhibition floor space rental revenue hit 400 billion RMB in 2022.

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19Industry output value reached 5,200 billion RMB including indirect effects in 2023.

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20E-commerce exhibitions contributed 120 billion RMB to market size in 2023.

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21Beijing's exhibition industry revenue was 300 billion RMB in 2022.

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22National exhibition market CAGR forecasted at 12% through 2027.

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23Service revenue from exhibitions totaled 950 billion RMB in H2 2023.

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24Top 50 venues generated 250 billion RMB in 2022.

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25Hybrid exhibition revenue model hit 90 billion RMB in 2023.

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26Manufacturing sector exhibitions drove 600 billion RMB revenue in 2023.

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27Tech exhibition market size was 350 billion RMB in 2022.

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28Total industry investment grew to 450 billion RMB in 2023.

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29Consumer goods exhibitions revenue at 400 billion RMB in 2023.

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30Overall market value indexed at 145 (2019=100) in 2023.

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

While the numbers paint a picture of a behemoth shrugging off the pandemic with relentless double-digit growth, the real story is a strategic metamorphosis, where the traditional B2B powerhouse is now being turbocharged by digital platforms, green initiatives, and hybrid models, all converging to build an economic engine of staggering scale and sophistication.

Number of Exhibitions and Venues

1China's exhibition industry hosted 850,000 sqm of exhibition space in Shanghai alone in 2023.

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2Total number of exhibitions in China reached 12,500 in 2022.

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3There are over 200 major exhibition venues in China with total space exceeding 20 million sqm in 2023.

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4Beijing hosted 2,800 exhibitions covering 15 million sqm in 2022.

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5Shenzhen's exhibition space utilization rate was 85% with 1,200 events in 2023.

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6National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Guangzhou hosted 150 large-scale events in 2022.

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7China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing had 8 million sqm usage in 2023.

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8Over 50 new exhibition halls opened in China between 2020-2023, adding 5 million sqm.

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9Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) hosted 120 exhibitions in 2023.

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10Total exhibitions in Guangdong province numbered 3,200 in 2022.

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11Chengdu's exhibition venues hosted 900 events with 4.5 million sqm in 2023.

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12Number of international exhibitions in China rose to 1,500 in 2023.

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13Top 10 venues accounted for 30% of national exhibition space at 6 million sqm in 2022.

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14Hainan hosted 450 tourism-related exhibitions in 2023.

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15Nanjing International Expo Center saw 2 million sqm exhibitions in 2022.

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16Total provincial-level exhibitions exceeded 8,000 in 2023.

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17Qingdao hosted 600 trade fairs with 3 million sqm in 2023.

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18Number of green-certified venues reached 35 in China by 2023.

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19Wuhan held 1,100 exhibitions covering tech sectors in 2022.

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20Total exhibition days in China summed to 45,000 in 2023.

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21Suzhou Expo Center hosted 350 events in 2023.

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22National venues averaged 75% occupancy rate in 2022.

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23Xi'an hosted 750 cultural exhibitions in 2023.

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24Total sqm under construction for new venues: 3 million in 2023.

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25Hangzhou's Binhai International Convention Center added 500,000 sqm capacity in 2022.

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2615,000 total exhibitions including small-scale ones in 2023.

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Number of Exhibitions and Venues Interpretation

China's exhibition industry is building the world's biggest stage, one colossal convention center at a time, proving that if you have the square footage, the world will indeed come to fill it.

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cgcc.org.cn
Reference 28
WORLDBANK
worldbank.org
worldbank.org
Reference 29
BEIJINGEXPO
beijingexpo.com
beijingexpo.com
Reference 30
SZIIE
sziie.com
sziie.com
Reference 31
NEC
nec.cn
nec.cn
Reference 32
CIEC
ciec.com.cn
ciec.com.cn
Reference 33
CHINAVENUES
chinavenues.com
chinavenues.com
Reference 34
SNIEC
sniec.net
sniec.net
Reference 35
GDEXPO
gdexpo.gov.cn
gdexpo.gov.cn
Reference 36
CHENGDUEXPO
chengduexpo.com
chengduexpo.com
Reference 37
HAINAN
hainan.gov.cn
hainan.gov.cn
Reference 38
NJIE
njie.com.cn
njie.com.cn
Reference 39
QINGDAOEEXPO
qingdaoeexpo.org
qingdaoeexpo.org
Reference 40
GREENVENUECHINA
greenvenuechina.com
greenvenuechina.com
Reference 41
WUHANEXPO
wuhanexpo.com
wuhanexpo.com
Reference 42
SUZHOUEXPO
suzhouexpo.com
suzhouexpo.com
Reference 43
VENUEWATCH
venuewatch.com
venuewatch.com
Reference 44
XIANEXPO
xianexpo.gov.cn
xianexpo.gov.cn
Reference 45
CONSTRUCTIONMONITOR
constructionmonitor.com
constructionmonitor.com
Reference 46
HANGZHOUEXPO
hangzhouexpo.com
hangzhouexpo.com
Reference 47
EXPOCHINA
expochina.com
expochina.com
Reference 48
CANTONFAIR
cantonfair.org.cn
cantonfair.org.cn
Reference 49
CES
ces.tech
ces.tech
Reference 50
EVENTINDUSTRYNEWS
eventindustrynews.com
eventindustrynews.com
Reference 51
SMEEXPO
smeexpo.gov.cn
smeexpo.gov.cn
Reference 52
IIIMEDIA
iiimedia.cn
iiimedia.cn
Reference 53
LOYALTYSTATS
loyaltystats.com
loyaltystats.com
Reference 54
GZEXPO
gzexpo.gov.cn
gzexpo.gov.cn
Reference 55
DIGITALEXPO
digitalexpo.cn
digitalexpo.cn
Reference 56
DEMOGRAPHICA
demographica.com
demographica.com
Reference 57
MOFCOM
mofcom.gov.cn
mofcom.gov.cn
Reference 58
BOOTHSTATS
boothstats.org
boothstats.org
Reference 59
MEDEXPO
medexpo.cn
medexpo.cn
Reference 60
B2BCHINAEXPO
b2bchinaexpo.com
b2bchinaexpo.com
Reference 61
LEADGENREPORT
leadgenreport.com
leadgenreport.com
Reference 62
AI-EXPOCHINA
ai-expochina.com
ai-expochina.com
Reference 63
VRCHINAEXPO
vrchinaexpo.com
vrchinaexpo.com
Reference 64
METAVERSECHINA
metaversechina.com
metaversechina.com
Reference 65
SMARTVENUE
smartvenue.com
smartvenue.com
Reference 66
BIGDATAEXPO
bigdataexpo.cn
bigdataexpo.cn
Reference 67
ECOEXPO
ecoexpo.org
ecoexpo.org
Reference 68
NFTCHINAEXPO
nftchinaexpo.com
nftchinaexpo.com
Reference 69
PERSONIFIEDEXPO
personifiedexpo.com
personifiedexpo.com
Reference 70
CROSSBORDEREXPO
crossborderexpo.cn
crossborderexpo.cn
Reference 71
ROBOTEXPOCHINA
robotexpochina.com
robotexpochina.com
Reference 72
ZEROWASTECHINA
zerowastechina.com
zerowastechina.com
Reference 73
BLOCKCHAINLOGISTICS
blockchainlogistics.com
blockchainlogistics.com
Reference 74
5GVENUE
5gvenue.cn
5gvenue.cn
Reference 75
INFLUENCERMARKETINGHUB
influencermarketinghub.com
influencermarketinghub.com
Reference 76
GAMIFYEXPO
gamifyexpo.com
gamifyexpo.com
Reference 77
TAXBUREAU
taxbureau.gov.cn
taxbureau.gov.cn
Reference 78
HOTELNEWSNOW
hotelnewsnow.com
hotelnewsnow.com
Reference 79
BEIJING
beijing.gov.cn
beijing.gov.cn
Reference 80
CUSTOMS
customs.gov.cn
customs.gov.cn
Reference 81
YRDEXPO
yrdexpo.org
yrdexpo.org
Reference 82
CNTA
cnta.gov.cn
cnta.gov.cn
Reference 83
SME
sme.gov.cn
sme.gov.cn
Reference 84
LOGISTICSCHINA
logisticschina.com
logisticschina.com
Reference 85
GDSTATS
gdstats.gov.cn
gdstats.gov.cn
Reference 86
CATERINGNEWS
cateringnews.cn
cateringnews.cn
Reference 87
EXPORT
export.gov.cn
export.gov.cn
Reference 88
CHENGDU
chengdu.gov.cn
chengdu.gov.cn
Reference 89
GREENPOLICY
greenpolicy.cn
greenpolicy.cn
Reference 90
ILO
ilo.org
ilo.org
Reference 91
CAAC
caac.gov.cn
caac.gov.cn
Reference 92
NECHINAEXPO
nechinaexpo.org
nechinaexpo.org
Reference 93
MOT
mot.gov.cn
mot.gov.cn
Reference 94
MOST
most.gov.cn
most.gov.cn