The 135^th session of China Import and Export Fair will open on April 15^th. Mr. Zhou Shanqing, Director General of the Canton Fair Press 

The 135^th Canton Fair continues to optimize the functions of its online platform. Focusing on accurate matching, smooth communication and convenient management, we have optimized 47 functions of the online platform to facilitate convenient and efficient trade matchmaking. First, optimize the function of trade matchmaking. Buyers are able to search product category through key word when they post sourcing request, thus creating a better match between buyers and suppliers; and the feature of tracing the origin of business opportunities based on scenarios to improve management convenience. Second, optimize instant communication function. New features of user online status prompt, chat grouping, historical message search and export have been added. Meanwhile, information card sending function is developed, including sending information of exhibitors and products and live-streaming to improve communication smoothness. Third, optimize the services of the online platform. To facilitate integrated development of the online and onsite Fair, functions such as integrating the basic data of online and onsite exhibitors and providing free basic package and statistical analysis have been introduced. To attract onsite exhibitors to participate the Fair online, functions of online services are highlighted.

The 135^th Canton Fair has strengthened overall arrangement to guarantee security. We will comprehensively strengthen the safety work in key areas such as equipment use, booth construction, water and electricity utilization, fire and explosion prevention, food safety, traffic guidance and the online platform. We will continue to ensure the stable operation of the online platform with high standard.

We will also strengthen booth management and strive to crack down on illegal transfer and sublease of booths. Exhibitors that have acquired booths are requested to use booths strictly in accordance with regulations.