Presence at Canton Fair Still important despite of E-Commerce
The 2nd phase of the 107th Canton Fair came to an end today (April 27). With the rapid development of e-commerce, clients can place orders on-line instead of attending the fair in person. However, many exhibitors still regard the fair, which is the largest foreign trade exhibition in China, as an increasingly important platform for companies to show their image and strengthen ties with clients. Our journalist Chang Zhifeng has the details:
Ms. Chen, manager of a handicraft company in Fujian told us:
"we came to the fair because we are a brand-name company and we enjoy a good reputation in exports. So we have to come to show our image to old and new clients to convince them we are making progress every year. "

Yang Tianming, manager of a furniture company in Foshan also thinks it's necessary to be present at the fair: 
" we still believe this platform is more important for us to keep contact with old clients than just taking orders. "
 

11 inter-city lines to connect GZ with other PRD Cities
Guangzhou plans to invest nearly 110 billion yuan in its massive metro network projects between 2011 and 2015. The government submitted the proposal to the municipal NPC standing committee, the legislative body, for examination today (April 27). According to the plan, 11 inter-city lines will be built to connect Guangzhou with other cities in the PRD.

photo from: chinadaily.com.cn

Office Become Non-smoking area again
A controversial smoking regulation for Guangzhou was submitted to the legislative body for a 3rd examination today (April 27). In the 3rd draft, offices were once again listed as non-smoking areas after some politicians attempted to take it out on previous readings.

Mexico Ambassador in China Promotes Investment
More and more countries are obviously eager to attract Guangdong investors and Mexico is no exception. Jorge Guajardo, the Ambassador of Mexico in China, this morning (April 27th) paid a visit to Guangzhou and he tried hard to sell the country to local entrepreneurs. Jorge said Mexico has signed 12 free trade agreements, allowing made-in-Mexico products to enter onto 75% of the world's market free of tax or only paying low tax.