Value of attending trade shows in China? Priceless

In China, nearly every product has a city that tells its story. Seeking the pulse of speakers and headphones manufacturing? Head to Shenzhen, Guangdong province, where innovation thrives in audio tech. Need firefighting trucks? Suizhou, Hubei province, roars with specialized vehicles, always ready for action.

For tents and camping gear that equip the wildest adventures, Ningbo, Zhejiang province, is the outdoorsy haven. And if it's the spark of a lighter you are after, Shaodong, Hunan province, flickers to life with a flame that fuels more than half the world's ignition needs.

With many Chinese manufacturers making efforts to upgrade the technology content and appearance of their products, a large number of foreign importers have become regular visitors to big-ticket trade shows and expos such as the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing and China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, to seek the right items and build partnerships.