Premier Li calls for open world economy as Canton Fair marks 70 years

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 15, 2026

As the 140th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair opened in Guangzhou on Wednesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for greater market connectivity and an open world economy to expand opportunities for all.

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