Please refer to this notice for the exhibitor recruitment of International Pavilion of the 103rd Session of China Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred to as Canton Fair).

1. Exhibition Time
Exhibition: April 15-20, 2008

2. Exhibition Venue
Hall 21.2 & Hall 22.2, Pazhou Complex, China Import and Export Fair,
No.380 Yuejiangzhong Road, Guangzhou, China

3.Exhibition Space
Gross exhibition space: 15,000-20,000 sqm

4.Exhibits
The 103rd session will focus on consumer goods, supplemented by industrial products. The exhibits fall into 9 exhibition subsections:
4.1 Consumer Goods
4.2 Decorations and Gifts
4.3 Foodstuffs and Agricultural Products
4.4 Machinery and Equipment
4.5 Small Vehicles and Spare Parts
4.6 Electronics, IT Products and Household Electrical Appliances
4.7 Hardware and Tools
4.8 Building Materials and Kitchen and Sanitary equipment
4.9 Raw Materials

5. Stand Rate
Raw space: 3,000 RMB per sqm
Standard stand: 30,000 RMB (9 sqm with standard facilities)

The Canton Fair will offer free stands or 25% discount to overseas exhibitors in order to support the overseas enterprises to participate. The preferential conditions are as follows:
5.1 Exhibitors from the least developed countries listed by the United Nations will be offered stands for free. (For detailed name list, please refer to attachment 1.)
5.2 Exhibitors from other countries and regions will enjoy a 25% off, i.e., raw space of the International Pavilion will be 2,250 RMB per sqm, and a single standard stand (9 sqm with standard facilities) will be 22,500 RMB.

6.Application for Participation

6.1 Qualifications for Application
All overseas enterprises which meet the requirements of Participation Provisions (see attachment 2) can apply for participation.
6.2 How to Apply
Enterprises can apply directly to the China Foreign Trade Centre (hereinafter referred to as CFTC), or apply via agents entrusted by CFTC for participation. (For Participation Application Form, please refer to attachment 3.)
6.3 Standards and Organizing Principles for Agents
Those who meet the following requirements can apply to the CFTC for acting as agents for the International Pavilion of the 103rd Session of the Canton Fair:
6.31 Commercial organizations or exhibition companies from outside mainland China who are experienced, influential, credible and with ability to organize overseas exhibitor within their own regions and industries.
6.32 Commercial chambers of commerce and associations or large enterprises inside mainland China who are experienced, influential, credible and with ability to organize overseas enterprises to participate the fair.
6.33 There will be no more than one agent in one region or in one industry. All agents are first grade agents. No subcontract is allowed by any means.
6.34 In principle, each agent will be responsible for at least 500 square meters of net space.

To avoid business cross, on the basis of the ability of each agent, the China Foreign Trade Centre will segment the market and exhibit category reasonably. The validity of agent entrustment is only for the 103rd session. The agency cooperation in the future will depend on the quality of the current agents and the new arrangement of the International Pavilion. The current agent will be given priority for the agency cooperation under the same conditions.

6.4 Requirements for Exhibiting Companies and Exhibits
6.41 Exhibiting companies shall be the ones legally registered over 3 years (including 3 years) by eligible law in any country or region other than mainland China. Copy of the Company Registration Certificate (with company stamp) or other valid certificates shall be submitted.
6.42 Exhibits shall fall into “The Exhibits Category (International Pavilion) of the 103rd Session of China Import and Export Fair”.
6.43 Exhibits shall be produced in any country or region other than mainland China. Certificate of Origin shall be submitted.
6.44 Only if the Exhibitor, prior to entering the Exhibition Area for setting up stands during the preparation period, present to the managing staff at site of the Organizer the customs clearance of all exhibits or other original documents such as ATA Certificate and submit relevant copies, can the Exhibitor enter Exhibition Area.

6.4 Time for Stand Application
6.41 The deadline for agent application is November 30, 2007. Upon the receipt of the application, the CFTC will decide the name list of the agents of International Pavilion of the 103rd session of the Canton Fair before December 7, 2007 and sign the Agent Agreement with them.
6.42 The deadline for stand application is February 22, 2008. Upon the receipt of the application, the CFTC will send the Notice of Stand Confirmation before February 29, 2008.

6.5 Contact
6.51 For enterprises who apply to CFTC directly (except the Least Developed Countries Listed by the United Nations) and exhibition companies from outside mainland China who wish to be agents of the International Pavilion, please contact: Mr. Hu Jiaxing, China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Corp, Tel: 0086-20-26081808, Fax：0086-20-86680925-31, Email：cief@fairwindow.com.

6.52 Enterprises from the Least Developed Countries Listed by the United Nations who apply to CFTC directly, or industrial and commercial organizations from outside mainland China, who wish to be agents of the International Pavilion, please contact: Mr. Zhao Jianqing and Ms. Liu Li, Foreign Liaison Department, China Foreign Trade Centre, Tel: 0086-20-26080909, Fax:0086-20-83335880, Email: ciefexhibit@cantonfair.org.cn

6.53 For chambers of commerce and associations and large enterprises in China, who wish to be agents of the International Pavilion, please contact: Mr. Lin Siqun, Operation Department, China Foreign Trade Centre, Tel: 0086-20-26080822, Fax: 0086-20-86681600, Email: imagent@cantonfair.org.cn.

Attachment:
1. Least Developed Countries Listed by the United Nations
2. Participation Provisions
3. Application Form


China Foreign Trade Centre
November 14, 2007