Monday marked the opening of the 135th Canton Fair in South China's trade hub, Guangzhou.
The fair serves not only as a bustling trade event for exhibitors and buyers, but also as a major source of customer traffic for numerous retail, dining, accommodation, and tourism businesses. While it fosters bustling activity, does it also drive substantial economic gains?
In March of last year, Guangzhou unveiled a 2022-2025 plan for establishing international consumption city, which pointed out the limited ability of the surrounding areas to stimulate tourist spending. Where does this lead us?
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