The promotion conference of Canton Fair 2012 (112th) was held in Mexico City on August 17 (local time). The hosts of the conference are China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) and China Foreign Trade Center (CFTC).

Mr. Xu Bing, Deputy Director of CFTC pointed out the fact that since 2007 Canton Fair has been transformed into an import-and-export fair from the single export show before. Though at the moment trade between Mexico and China is unbalanced, more exhibitors from Mexico to the import section of Canton Fair can do much good to the balance of trade in the future.

Charge d'Affaires of China's Embassy in Mexico, Mr. Wang Gang further stated that great improvements in trade between Mexico and China have been made. In 2011 the bilateral trade went beyond USD 3.33 billions, setting a historic record. Moreover, the first 4 months in 2012 witnessed a rapid growth of 12.1%. Concerning those data, more Mexican businessmen are welcomed to buy or to exhibit at Canton Fair 2012.