U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce

04/24/2025

This is a reminder that Phase Two of the 2025 Canton Fair just started on April 23 and will close on April 27. After a short break, Phase Three will commence on May 1 and conclude on Mary 5. The online Canton Fair, which started on March 16, will continue for six months.

The following details are about Phases II and III:

Phase II – April 23 to April 27: Quality Home Furnishing

• Houseware
• Gift & Decorations
• Building & Furniture
• International Pavilion

Phase III – May 1 to May 5: Better Life

• Toys and Children, Baby and Maternity
• Fashion
• Home Textiles
• Stationery and Office Supplies
• Health and Recreation
• Traditional Chinese Specialties
• International Pavilion

Phase I of the Canton Fair was successfully held from April 15 to 19, 2025. It focused on “Advanced Manufacturing” and featured 520,000 sq. meters, 25,064 booths and 11,304 exhibitors. Phase I reported a record number of 150,000 international buyers from over 200 countries. The new Service Robots Zone was a highlight of the fair and drew significant global attention.

The in-person Canton Fair offers many advantages for buyers who are looking to better manage and expand their supply chain. These advantages include:

1. Direct Access to Thousands of Suppliers

• Meet suppliers face-to-face
• Inspect product quality firsthand
• Identify potential new sources

2. Compare Prices and Negotiate Deals

• Compare prices
• Negotiate terms, including minimum order quantities and others

3. Identify Industry Trends and See Competitors’ Products

4. Network with Other Buyers and Industry Experts

• Meet other importers to share experiences
• Attend seminars and forums on trade policies, logistics, and market trends

The U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce (“USCCC”) has partnered with the Canton Fair for over a quarter of century to assist U.S. companies, particularly, small to medium sized companies, stay competitive in this global market through strategic sourcing and marketing. We recently hosted an Information Session and Networking Reception in Milwaukee on March 27, 2025, with over 35 business owners and professionals attending to understand how to navigate the Canton Fair and to network with others. This Information Session provided participants with detailed steps in navigating the Canton Fair. USCCC offers a wide range of services including passport and visa processing, match making to help you to make the best use of your resources to join this the world’s largest fair and to grow your business. Please feel free to contact our office at 312-368-9911 or [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at the Fair

03/31/2025

In partnership with China Trade Center, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to the 137th Session of The China Import and Export Fair, which is also known as “Canton Fair.” Canton Fair is China’s premier trade fair and is the largest of its kind in China and in the world. Started in 1957, it has been held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, China, for 136 sessions. Over 250,000 overseas buyers from 224 countries and regions attended the fair in person and 450,000 online.

The 137th Canton Fair is scheduled to run from April 15 to May 5, 2025, in three phases with different product categories. It will feature over 45,000 exhibitors in a complex of 1.55 million square meters. The Fair will provide global buyers with a one-stop trading platform featuring complete exhibit variety, quality products with competitive prices, and convenient, efficient and reliable services.
The online platform started on March 16 and will continue to September 15, 2025. It consists of three parts: exhibitors and products, matchmaking, and cross-border e-commerce.

The coming session will provide global buyers with a one-stop trading platform featuring complete product variety, innovative products with competitive pricing, and convenient, efficient, and reliable services.

If you plan to go to the Canton Fair, the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce(“USCCC”) can assist you in arranging your attendance, provide expedited and emergency visa and passport processing, and contact Canton Fair to provide onsite assistance and access to lounges. For more information, contact the USCCC office at [email protected] or 312-368-9911. Alternatively, contact Siva Yam at [email protected] or 312-368-9030.

03/20/2025

137th CANTON FAIR INFORMATION SESSION AND NETWORKING RECEPTION

Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In-Person – By Invitation Only
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce (“USCCC “) and China Foreign Trade Centre cordially invite you to the “137th Canton Fair Information Session and Networking Reception,” which will be held in person on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kimpton Hotel – The Journeyman, 310 E. Chicago Street Milwaukee, WI 53202.

China Import and Export Fair, also known as “Canton Fair,” is China’s Number One Trade Fair. Started in 1957, it has been held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, China, for 136 sessions. It is a comprehensive international trade event with the longest history, the largest scale, the most complete exhibit variety, the largest buyer attendance, the most diverse buyer origin, and the greatest business turnover in China. It plays a key role in advancing trade cooperation between China and the rest of the world.

The last session of Canton Fair, which was held in the fall of 2024, attracted overseas buyers from 224 countries and regions, with 253,000 attending in person. In addition, 450,000 overseas buyers also joined the trade show online.

The 137th Canton Fair is scheduled to run from April 15 to May 5 in three phases with different product categories. It will feature over 45,000 exhibitors in a complex of 1.55 million square meters. The fair will provide global buyers with a one-stop trading platform featuring complete exhibit variety, quality products with competitive pricing, and convenient, efficient and reliable services.

This information session will provide important information and guidance to companies and professionals interested in sourcing products from China, selling products to the growing Chinese consumer market, and exploring new business opportunities to navigate the Fair efficiently and cost effectively. A cocktail and networking reception will follow the information session. The reception provides a unique opportunity for companies and professionals to meet and get acquainted with those who are interested and engaged in international business with a focus on the U.S. and Asia.

There is NO fee to attend this “by invitation” information session. However, spaces are limited, and NO walk-in registrations will be taken. Please complete and return the enclosed invitation to us via [email protected] or fax 312-368-9922. Attire is business and business casual.

If you plan to go to the Canton Fair, please contact our office so that we can inform the organizer to VIP you. USCCC also provides expedited and emergency visa and passport processing services.

We thank you and look forward to seeing you on March 27.

Siva Yam, CPA, CFA
President
U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce
19 South La Salle Street
Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: 312-368-9911 (Main); 312-368-9030 (Direct)
Fax: 312-368-9922
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.usccc.org

10/23/2024

136th CANTON FAIR

US-China Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a partner of China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is an important channel for China’s foreign trade and a window of China’s opening up. It plays a key role in advancing the development of China’s foreign trade and the economic and trade exchanges between China and the rest of the world. It is renowned as “China’s No. 1 Fair” and one of the largest in the world.
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Schedule
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Phase 1: October 15-19, 2024
Phase 2: October 23-27, 2024
Phase 3: October 31-November 4, 2024
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The intervals: October 20-22 and October 28-30, 2024

Phase 1
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Household Electrical Appliances
Consumer Electronics and Information Products
Industrial Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing
Processing Machinery Equipment
Power Machinery and Electric Power
General Machinery and Mechanical Basic Parts
Construction Machinery
Agricultural Machinery
New Materials and Chemical Products
New Energy Vehicles and Smart Mobility
Vehicles
Vehicle Spare Parts
Motorcycles
Bicycles
Lighting Equipment
Electronic and Electrical Products
New Energy Resources
Hardware
Tools

Phase 2
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General Ceramics
Kitchenware and Tableware
Household Items
Glass Artware
Gardening Products
Art Ceramics
Weaving, Rattan and Iron Products
Home Decorations
Festival Products
Gifts and Premiums
Clocks, Watches and Optical Instruments
Building and Decorative Materials
Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment
Furniture
Stone/Iron Decoration and Outdoor Spa Equipment
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Phase 3

Toys
Children, Baby and Maternity Products
Kids' Wear
Men and Women's Clothing
Underwear
Sports and Casual Wear
Furs, Leather, Downs and Related Products
Fashion Accessories and Fittings
Shoes
Textile Raw Materials and Fabrics
Cases and Bags
Home Textiles
Carpets and Tapestries
Office Supplies
Food
Medicines, Health Products and Medical Devices
Personal Care Products
Toiletries
Sports, Travel and Recreation Products
Pet Products and Food
Rural Vitalization

USCCC has been a partner of Canton Fair for over a quarter of century and can provide you with assistance to make your trip a pleasant and productive one. If you do intend to attend the Fair, please contact our office. We will then inform the management of Canton Fair to provide VIP Green Channel. In addition, USCCC provides express visa and passport services. If you want to meet factories and suppliers during your visit, USCCC can provide match making for a small fee. Please contact our office at [email protected] or 312-368-9911.
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For further information, please visit our website www.usccc.org.
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A not-for-profit, bi-national membership organization dedicated to developing increased U.S.-China trade and investment activities by assisting American and Chinese companies, professionals and the general public to better understand the business environment and cultural traditions relevant to succe...

10/09/2024

136th CANTON FAIR

US-China Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a partner of China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is an important channel for China’s foreign trade and a window of China’s opening up. It plays a key role in advancing the development of China’s foreign trade and the economic and trade exchanges between China and the rest of the world. It is renowned as “China’s No. 1 Fair” and one of the largest in the world.
​
Schedule
​
Phase 1: October 15-19, 2024
Phase 2: October 23-27, 2024
Phase 3: October 31-November 4, 2024
​
The intervals: October 20-22 and October 28-30, 2024

Phase 1
​
Household Electrical Appliances
Consumer Electronics and Information Products
Industrial Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing
Processing Machinery Equipment
Power Machinery and Electric Power
General Machinery and Mechanical Basic Parts
Construction Machinery
Agricultural Machinery
New Materials and Chemical Products
New Energy Vehicles and Smart Mobility
Vehicles
Vehicle Spare Parts
Motorcycles
Bicycles
Lighting Equipment
Electronic and Electrical Products
New Energy Resources
Hardware
Tools

Phase 2
​
General Ceramics
Kitchenware and Tableware
Household Items
Glass Artware
Gardening Products
Art Ceramics
Weaving, Rattan and Iron Products
Home Decorations
Festival Products
Gifts and Premiums
Clocks, Watches and Optical Instruments
Building and Decorative Materials
Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment
Furniture
Stone/Iron Decoration and Outdoor Spa Equipment
​
Phase 3

Toys
Children, Baby and Maternity Products
Kids' Wear
Men and Women's Clothing
Underwear
Sports and Casual Wear
Furs, Leather, Downs and Related Products
Fashion Accessories and Fittings
Shoes
Textile Raw Materials and Fabrics
Cases and Bags
Home Textiles
Carpets and Tapestries
Office Supplies
Food
Medicines, Health Products and Medical Devices
Personal Care Products
Toiletries
Sports, Travel and Recreation Products
Pet Products and Food
Rural Vitalization

USCCC has been a partner of Canton Fair for over a quarter of century and can provide you with assistance to make your trip a pleasant and productive one. If you do intend to attend the Fair, please contact our office. We will then inform the management of Canton Fair to provide VIP Green Channel. In addition, USCCC provides express visa and passport services. If you want to meet factories and suppliers during your visit, USCCC can provide match making for a small fee. Please contact our office at [email protected] or 312-368-9911.
​
For further information, please visit our website www.usccc.org.
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08/27/2024

Hannah White to Perform at 23rd Annual U.S.-China Trade Conference on Thursday and Friday, September 12 and 13 in Chicago

The award-winning violinist, Ms. Hannah White, will perform during the lunch. At her Carnegie Hall solo debut to a sold-out audience, Ms. White's performance was proclaimed by the New York Times as "highlight of the evening" and "terrific," noting that "her technical dexterity and expressive flair earned an enthusiastic ovation." She began her solo career at age nine with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and has been featured on stage at some of the most prestigious venues across four continents ever since. She has performed at the World Economic Forum, the Oscars Awards, ESPYs Awards and with top pop artists including Rhihanna, Billie Eilish, John Legend and others.

Hannah graduated from the Colburn Conservatory studying with renowned teacher, Robert Lipsett. Hannah’s violin is on generous loan from Rachel Barton Pine Foundation.

08/23/2024

This is a reminder that our 23rd Annual U.S.-China Trade Conference is only three weeks away. It will be held on Thursday and Friday, September 12 and 13 in Chicago. If you have not registered for this exceptional event, I urge you to consider doing so soonest.

We have assembled over 20 successful business owners, executives, and investors, who will discuss various issues in managing their businesses to stay competitive globally. With a robust agenda, this event will bring companies and investors together to increase trade and investment, inbound and outbound, for future growth and prosperity during this unusual economic situation.

Distinguished Speakers

• Weifang Zhou, EVP & President, Testing, Inspection & Certification, UL Solutions, the world’s largest testing and certification company.

• Lou Longo, Partner, Plante Moran.

• Eric Rock, Esq., Managing Partner & Founder, Rock Trade Law.

• Mark S. Wrighton, PhD, James and Mary Wertsch Distinguished University Professor and Chancellor Emeritus, Washington University in St. Louis and President Emeritus, George Washington University.

• Jon Tabor, Chairman, Allied Minerals, global manufacturer of monolithic refractories with employees in 25 countries.

• Thomas Forest Farb-Horch, CEO & President, Thrive Bioscience, Inc. & Venture Capitalist. He has started 18 companies with seven became unicorns and has managed two private funds in Boston and Shanghai.

• Don Hall, EVP & CFO, Zippo Manufacturing.

• Jabali Wells, M.D., Chairman, Blackpoll Capital & Member, U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum reappointed by Secretary Gina Raimondo.

• Heather Govea, CEO, Carnivore Meat Company.

• Tony Lutz, President & CEO, Elkay Interior Systems.

• John Anthon, President, GXMT Global.

• Frederick Sy, Vice President, Strategy & Portfolio Innovation; Testing, Inspection & Certification, UL Solutions.

• Jack Zhang, President, Asian Acquisition Fund.

• Zheng Haisheng, President, King Deer Cashmere, one of the world’s largest cashmere producers.

08/12/2024

Juan González Moreno, Chairman and CEO of GRUMA – Mission Foods Corporation to be Honored at 23rd Annual U.S.-China Trade Conference - 9/12 & 13, 2024 - Chicago

Mr. Juan González Moreno, Chairman and CEO of GRUMA – Mission Foods Corporation, who has been a Director of the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years, will be honored during lunch as Recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award. GRUMA is a Mexican multinational corn flour (masa) and tortilla manufacturing company headquartered in San Pedro, near Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Its brand names include Mission Foods (Misión in Mexico), Maseca, and Guerrero. With 72 plants around the world including China and representation in 110 countries, GRUMA is the world’s largest and most recognizable tortilla and corn flour producer. The González family also owns the largest bank in Mexico.

Mr. González Moreno is highly regarded as a successful and visionary global business leader, and he was instrumental in the startup and development of GRUMA in the United States after 1980. Before becoming Chairman of the Board, Mr. González Moreno was CEO of GRUMA in Asia and Oceania, and he successfully projected the company's operations into international markets. He received the "2017 Good Neighbor" award from the United States Chamber of Commerce for the support that he and GRUMA have given to the Hispanic community, and their contribution to create the Mission Foods Texas-Mexico Center, which is intended to improve Mexico-Texas-United States relations.

07/25/2024

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL U.S.-CHINA TRADE CONFERENCE

“TRADE IN THE LANDSCAPE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND VOLATILE GEOPOLITICS”

We cordially invite you to our 23rd Annual U.S.-China Trade Conference, which will be held on Thursday and Friday, September 12 and 13 in Chicago. This timely premier event will feature over 20 executives from both the U.S. and Asia, who will discuss various issues in managing their businesses to stay competitive globally. The conference is also a special occasion to network with owners of closely held businesses, senior executives, and investors to learn from one another and discuss business opportunities.

As the world has become globalized, U.S. companies with a well-researched, well-planned, and well-executed global strategy have prospered. Recent concerns about regulatory inconsistencies, increasing labor costs, and strained U.S.-China relations have put many U.S. companies at the crossroad. Strategies need to be adjusted to anticipated changes. Networking with the right entrepreneurs and professionals is critical in understanding the dynamics of the process. This annual conference will explore and address those issues. At the same time, it will provide a platform to network. We sincerely look forward to seeing you in Chicago on September 12 and 13.


SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CONFERENCE

• Inaugurated in 2000, this annual event is the first and the longest-running, most timely, objective, comprehensive, and forward-looking business conference that focuses solely on U.S.-China-Asia trade and investment. All topics are well-researched with feedback from thousands of participants over the past 25 years.
• A unique occasion to meet, network, learn, share experiences, make friends, identify business and career opportunities.
• Over 80% of participants are business owners, presidents, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, executives with P&L responsibilities, or investors.
• Most sessions will be panel discussions and case studies. Speakers are primarily U.S. senior executives or owners of private companies who speak from their hearts and experience. Most have worked or lived overseas. They have been on the ground transacting cross-border business every day.


An Agenda and Registration Form are hereby attached. Please feel free to contact me directly at 312-368-9030 or [email protected] with any questions that you may have. Alternatively, you can always visit our website: www.usccc.org. We look forward to seeing you for another successful conference.


Sponsors

UL Solutions • GRUMA/Mission Foods • Plante Moran, PLLC • Zippo Manufacturing Company
Wanxiang America Corporation • Rock Trade Law LLC • Allied Mineral Products, LLC

05/08/2024

It was a great pleasure to attend a dinner hosted by Mr. Tu Jianqing, Secretary General of Shanghai Convention and Exhibition Industry on April 20th in Shanghai with Don Hall, Vice President of USCCC and Chief Financial Officer of Zippo. Mr. Tu has been appointed as an Advisor to the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce (“USCCC”). Previously, he was Chairman and General Manager of Shanghai Foreign Economic and Trade Investment Group, the largest sovereign fund in Shanghai that has investments in over 90 companies, and Chairman and General Manager of Shanghai International Sourcing Group. Mr. Tu was also a Member of the Shanghai People's Congress. We discussed how USCCC could work with Mr. Tu to foster a stronger and active relationship between USCCC and various districts in Shanghai, specifically, taking advantage of USCCC’s extensive network of over 6,000 SMEs to organize investment forums and matchmaking events in the U.S. and China. Subsequently, in the next day, we visited Hongqiao Business District government to discuss USCCC’s future location of operation in Shanghai. USCCC has been repositioned and is poised to actively promote business to business and people to people exchange between the U.S. and China and to help U.S. businesses understand the dynamics of selling to China. We are also grateful that Don Hall presented a limited edition of Zippo lighter to Mr. Tu on behalf of Zippo and USCCC. Other attendees included Mr. He Tao, President of Shanghai B&R Trading Company that focuses on bringing products into China; Ms. Zhenhui Yin, formerly Director of Information & Equipment, Shanghai Airport Construction, in charge of purchasing, design, and construction for Pudong Airport; and others.

我们非常高兴与中美总商会副会长兼Zippo首席财务官Don Hall参加上海市会展行业协会秘书⻓屠建卿先生在4月20日上海举行的晚宴。 屠秘书⻓同时现任为中美总商会顾问。 此前，他曾担任上海最大的主权基金上海市外经贸投资集团董事⻓、总裁；上海市跨国采购中心董事⻓、总经理；我们讨论了中美总商会如如何通过屠秘书⻓，促进中美总商会与上海各区之间更牢固和积极双方合作关系，特别是利用中美总商会有6,000多家中小企业广泛网络，在美国和中国组织投资论坛和对接活动。 随后，在第二天，我们拜访了虹桥商务区政府，讨论了中美总商会未来在上海的运营地点。 中美总商会已经重新定位，准备积极促进中美之间企业对企业和人民与人民间的交流，并帮助美国企业了解向中国销售的动态。我们也感谢Don Hall代表Zippo和中美总商会向屠秘书⻓赠送了限量版的Zippo打火机。 其他与会者包括上海一带一路贸易公司总裁何涛先生，该公司专注于将产品带入中国;尹振辉女士，原上海机场建设信息与设备总监，负责浦东机场的采购、设计和建设;和其它领导。

05/07/2024

I am pleased to visit Mr. Zhang Zhiguo, President of Asia International M&A Fund China in Shanghai on April 21. At my invitation, Mr. Zhang and his delegation visited the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce in Chicago in January and March again and held in-depth discussions. The two sides reached a number of cooperation agreements to facilitate the flow of capital among companies and investors between the U.S. and Asia and accelerate deal flow in M&A. During my visit, we also met with Deer King, one of the world’s largest cashmere companies. USCCC is anxious to work with Asia International M&A Fund to jointly promote Asian enterprises to strategically integrate with the world market including brand building and strategic acquisitions, and access to the international capital market, and make informed and strategic investments.

我很高兴在4月21日在上海拜访亚洲国际并购基金中国区总裁张志国先生。 应我的邀请，张志国先生一行 于1月和3月再次访问了芝加哥中美总商会，并进行了深入讨论。 双方达成了多项合作协议，以促进美国和亚洲之间的企业和投资者之间的资本流动，并加快并购交易的活动。 在访问期间，我们还会见了世界上最大羊绒公司之一 - 鹿王集团。 中美总商会期待加强与亚洲国际并购基金合作，共同推动亚洲企业战略性地融入世界市场，包括品牌建设和战略性收购，以及进入国际资本市场，并做出明智和战略投资。

02/01/2024

27TH ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER AND
CELEBRATION OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE YEAR OF THE WOOD DRAGON

Thursday, February 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Phoenix Restaurant in Chinatown, Chicago

Happy New Year! On behalf of the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce (USCCC), we wish you good health, joy, and prosperity in the Year of 2024 and the coming Year of the Wood Dragon.

To celebrate the arrival of The Year of the Wood Dragon, USCCC will host its 27th Annual Chinese New Year Dinner Reception on Thursday, February 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Restaurant in Chicago’s Chinatown. A traditional Chinese dinner will be served to welcome the Chinese New Year.

The Wood Dragon will commandeer the calendar or “Jia Chen” Year in the Chinese Stem and Branch System on Saturday, on February 10, 2024, and reign until Jan. 29, 2025. Dragon represents majesty, energy, strength, bravery, and good luck, and the Year of the Wood Dragon will bring about growth, progress, and abundance. At the same time, according to “Mother Earth Scripture,” there will be challenges and we will all need to work together for peace and prosperity. USCCC sincerely invite you to join us to celebrate this extraordinary occasion and to begin another year of co-operation, friendship, peace, and prosperity.

A registration form is available online at www.usccc.org. Please feel free to contact Mai ([email protected] / 312-368-9029) or me ([email protected] or 312-368-9030) if you have any questions. Thank you once again for your kind support. We look forward to celebrating with you on February 22nd.

Happy New Year!

With best regards,

Siva Yam, CPA, CFA
President
U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce