The 135th Canton Fair, or China Import and Export Fair, has just opened in China's southern city of Guangzhou. It is China's oldest, and also the most exhaustive, international trade fair. Hundreds of thousands of international buyers have registered to participate in the fair. International exhibitors from across the globe are pouring in. CGTN's Cao Chufeng spoke to some of them.

As of April 13, nearly 150-thousand buyers from 215 countries have registered to participate in the fair. The number of buyers from Belt and Road partner countries has seen a spike of 45.9%.

Anmar Waia is a buyer from the UAE. He's been coming to the Canton Fair for nearly two decades. And for the last two sessions, he's been bringing his son to the event.

Anamar Waia & Mohannad Waia from Larsa General Trading Co. Llc. said: "I bring him here to see the environment, and continue our relationship with Chinese suppliers."

"It's very interesting, and every year, we see many innovations happening here."

"I like to deal with Chinese suppliers. I feel positive, and also lucky, when I get something here. I can make good profit for my company."

This time, the number of buyers coming from America has also seen an increase of 21.4%.

Michael Kersey's family owns a 130-year-old American company. He's also a regular Canton Fair buyer. I asked him about his impression of Chinese made products.

MiIchael Kersey, President of American Lawn Mower Co., said: "Chinese manufacturing is fantastic. We've been here, and it's getting better every year. Doing business in China gets easier every year."

Majority of the exhibitors participating at the Canton Fair are Chinese suppliers. But international exhibitors are also there, spreading over an area of 3,000 square meters. 680 international companies are participating at this session, and their origin countries and regions have extended from last session's 43 to 50 this time.

Bashir Slaibi, Area Export Manager of Klass, said "Why do we attend the Canton Fair? Because we are interested to see our customers; we know that all of our customers want to come to China for the Canton Fair."