China is one of the most dynamic and strategically important markets within RX’s global portfolio. Its scale, diversified industrial base, and resilient economic momentum make it a key growth engine in our worldwide network. RX Greater China brings together international perspective and deep localized strategy—building on China’s consumption-boosting efforts and fast-growing emerging industries while creating new pathways for business growth across high-potential sectors.

Through national pavilions, country-of-honour programs, and overseas roadshows, RX connects markets and facilitates the flow of people, products, technology and opportunities. RX also brings its flagship events in China to emerging overseas markets like tHIS ASEAN 2025. In 2025, RX Greater China events register a sharp increase of overseas visitors from over 170 countries, highlighting RX’s role in linking China’s opportunities with the world—and the world’s innovation with China.

A Powerful Engine Driving Economic Growth

Trade shows are more than platforms for industry networking—they catalyze urban economic growth, attracting investment, talent, technology, and business opportunities, and serving as a key driver for host cities’ economic growth.

On February 19, the Personal Care & Homecare Ingredients (PCHi 2025) trade show opened at the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The event hosted over 800 global ingredient suppliers and welcomed more than 30,000 trade visitors, offering a dynamic platform to explore emerging industry trends and innovative technologies.

In April, WEPACK 2025 was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, bringing together over 1,500 exhibitors from China and abroad. The event welcomed 138,614 trade visitors from 134 countries and regions, including 18,806 international attendees, driving collaboration and technical exchange across the global packaging value chain. For the first time, the expo launched the WEPACK GC O2O Outlet Sale, featuring favourable pricing and an extensive product showcase, further energizing on-site transaction and maximizing the show’s impact.

Jeffrey Gafner, Senior Vice President of the Corrugated Division at BW Papersystems (USA), lauded the exhibition: “I’ve attended exhibitions around the world, but WEPACK left a lasting impression. The halls were buzzing with activities and discussions, making it an undeniably valuable and highly influential event for the packaging industry.”

Closing on April 28, the 33rd China (Shenzhen) International Gifts, Handcrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair spanned 240,000 square meters and featured over 4,500 high-quality exhibitors, 10,000+ premium brands, and more than 1 million trending products. The fair attracted over 300,000 trade visitors, with a significant increase in international buyers from 98 countries and regions—including Spain, Singapore, and France—who came to source products and explore new opportunities in the global gifts and home industry.

Shao Guohang, General Manager of Beijing Ya’ang Cultural & Creative Co., Ltd., shared: “Attending Shenzhen Gift Show for the fourth time, I came to explore new channels, partners, and emerging trends. The fair exceeded expectations, offering insightful forums on cross-border business strategies, operational excellence, and cross-industry innovation—truly a must-attend

event for industry players.”

Supporting the Growth of Future Industries

Fostering emerging and future-oriented industries is vital to China’s industrial transformation and pursuit of high-quality growth. RX stays at the forefront of industry, using keen market insights to spot trends and opportunities in evolving sectors. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, innovative concepts and business models, we drive momentum and empower

industrial transformation.

On September 29, the 92nd China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) and its co-located brand shows successfully concluded at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Covering nearly 160,000 square meters, the event welcomed almost 3,000 exhibitors and trade visitors from over 160 countries and regions, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in medical devices and healthcare industry. Highlights included thousands of new products such as exoskeleton rehabilitation robots, AI-powered imaging platforms, and smart elderly care solutions, offering a vivid glimpse into the future of healthcare.

On October 30, Industrial Technology World Asia concluded successfully at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. Eight co-located shows highlighted key industries—automotive, electronics, display, and new materials—focusing on future industrial development while driving global advanced manufacturing innovation and transformation. Covering 140,000 square meters, the event welcomed 3,500 exhibitors and 160,000 visitors from over 150 countries and regions. Featured zones included the Embodied Intelligent Robotics & Core Components Disassembly Area and the AI+AR Smart Glasses Experience Zone, offering a comprehensive, multi-dimensional view of future technology applications.

UNICOMP, one of the exhibitors, commended the event in glowing terms: “Our experience at the show far exceeded expectations, The event precisely targeted key industry audiences, with high-quality visitors on the floor. It provided an excellent platform for business connections, and we look forward to continuing our partnership and achieving even greater success together.”

Bridging Global Collaboration

RX Greater China actively expands its global reach, bridging international companies into China and enabling Chinese enterprises to explore overseas opportunities. Through our exhibitions, we foster cross-border collaboration, connect valuable resources, and help businesses capture new growth opportunities worldwide.

On July 26, the 118th China Daily-use Articles Trade Fair concluded successfully at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Spanning 190,000 square meters, the event featured over 5,000 exhibitors from China and abroad and welcomed nearly 140,000 buyers. International attendees from more than 70 countries and regions—including South Korea, Japan, India, and Vietnam—were highly engaged, placing multiple orders on the fair’s opening day.

The China Daily-use Articles Trade Fair has long been recognized for its TAP (Targeted Buyer Program) business matching services by retail buyers. A representative from invited buyer FRESHIPPO commented: "We are extremely satisfied with this year’s product offerings. The matchmaking services were attentive and efficient, and the exhibitors were highly relevant and of excellent quality, helping us discover many new products. We look forward to an even stronger matchmaking program next year and continued success for the event!"

On September 9, the FDI World Dental Congress 2025 opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, setting multiple records. The congress hosted over 10,000 dental professionals from more than 140 FDI

(World Dental Federation) member countries and regions, with total attendance exceeding 30,000 delegates and visitors. Submissions from around the world reached 3,396 entries. The event fostered deep academic exchange in dental healthcare, accelerated the advancement of China’s dental industry, and underscored China’s emergence from a “technology follower”to a “standards setter” in global dentistry. Co-located with the congress, the CDS (China Dental Show) featured more than400 leading exhibitors from China and abroad, including over 10 dental schools debuting at the show, showcasing the latest innovations and technological achievements in the sector.

On September 21, IFEX (Kunming International Flower & Plants Expo) successfully concluded in Kunming. The expo highlighted four themes—coffee, tropical plants, flowers, and small berries, featuring over 500 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions. More than 30,000 trade buyers from 86 countries and regions attended, generating nearly RMB 300 million in

on-site transactions and seamlessly integrating display with trade. France, the country of honor, showcased multiple century-old breeding enterprises, while traditional floral leaders including the Netherlands, Japan, and Germany maintained strong participation. New exhibitors from Kazakhstan and Thailand further expanded global collaboration in the floral industry.

Capturing Opportunities in Southeast Asia

In 2025, RX Greater China accelerated its direct entry to overseas markets with strong demand for “Made in China”products, hosting over 20 overseas roadshows throughout the year, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia and successfully delivering three major outbound exhibitions, building a three-pronged industrial portfolio spanning healthcare, printing & packaging, and retail products. Through its specialized platforms, RX efficiently connected ASEAN procurement resources, helping Chinese suppliers meet targeted overseas buyers and potential partners, and expand their export trade

opportunities.

On June 11, tHIS ASEAN 2025 concluded successfully at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Over three days, the exhibition highlighted the dynamic collaboration between China and ASEAN in healthcare, providing a highly effective platform for global medical and healthcare stakeholders to connect, share insights, and explore business opportunities.

On July 29, WEPACK Southeast Asia 2025 made its debut at the Jakarta International Expo. The exhibition offered a professional platform for Southeast Asian industry to exchange insights and ideas. It also reinforced collaboration between China and Southeast Asia across paper, packaging processing, and packaging applications, laying a solid foundation for

regional industrial synergy and growth.

Robert Tirtawigoena, Chairman of the Indonesian Corrugated Carton Association (AKKGI), commented: “RX has been a trusted partner. We look forward to deepening our collaboration and advancing the Indonesian packaging industry toward a smarter, greener, and more future-ready trajectory.”

On October 31, the RX Huabo Asia Gift Fair Indonesia concluded successfully at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo). Held concurrently with the China (Indonesia) International E-commerce Industry Expo (CIEIE), organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. The alignment strengthened connections between Chinese brands and Southeast Asian consumer markets, efficiently facilitating cross-border trade and industry integration.

Delivering Long-Term Value through Sustainability

Sustainability is a core strategic priority for RX. By advocating green exhibitions and featuring dedicated zones and forums on sustainable development, RX advances the event industry toward a net-zero future and promotes cross-sector collaboration, enabling the industries it serves to achieve long-term growth.

Michael Cheng, President of RX Greater China, stated: “We reject a short-term traffic mindset and focus on generating long-term benefits for our clients, partners, industry chains, and urban economies. RX aims to be a creator of long-term value, guided by sustainable principles, and committed to empowering all stakeholders in the long view.”

On July 11, AMTS 2025 successfully concluded in Shanghai. Spanning nearly 80,000 square meters, the exhibition hosted 772 exhibitors and brands from 28 countries and regions. The event welcomed 289 trade buyer delegations and 38,859 industry professionals, including over 2,000 international visitors, providing a high-quality platform for global automotive manufacturing innovation and collaboration. Nearly 30 co-located events ran concurrently, including the New Energy Vehicle Engineering Conference, Future Vehicle Development Conference, and A+ Awards for Automotive Smart Manufacturing Pioneers, offering an international showcase that integrated technology sharing, business matching, and ecosystem development.

Yuan Yingjun, APAC CEO of COMAU (Shanghai) Engineering Co., Ltd. stated: “COMAU has participated in nearly every edition of AMTS, witnessing a steady growth in exhibitors, partners, and customers. Through AMTS activities, we have expanded internationally and secured numerous high-quality customers. We will continue to follow AMTS wherever it goes, being confident that the platform delivers significant business value for us.”

On July 11, the 20th Aluminium China, held alongside Lightweight Asia and Copper China, concluded successfully in Shanghai. Spanning 60,000 square meters, the exhibition hosted over 650 companies from around the world and welcomed 32,466 trade visitors. A dedicated Sustainable Packaging Innovation Zone showcased the latest advancements and sustainable potential of aluminum materials in packaging.

A trade buyer from NIO praised the exhibition: “Our focus during this visit was on automotive lightweight materials. We sincerely thank the organizer for providing such a high-quality platform, which enabled us to gain significant insights and connect with numerous high-quality suppliers.”

About RX 

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.  RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

About RX Greater China

Boasting more than 40 years of rapid growth, RX has made its name as a well-respected and professional event organizer in Greater China. It owns a fleet of wholly owned companies and joint ventures that host more than dozens of high-caliber international trade shows across 9 key industry clusters, including Automotive Manufacturing, Electronics Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing, Medical Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Beauty & Cosmetics, Lifestyle, Printing Converting & Packaging, Gift & Retail, Metalworking & Industrial Materials. In addition, RX Greater China has built a diversity of digital platforms. From brand promotion, innovation inspiration, people connection, leads generation to insights capturing and knowledge updating, we empower businesses to thrive throughout the year. www.rxglobal.com.cn

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