Traces of time remain; light and shadow preserve the chapters.
From 1957 to 2026,
the Canton Fair has traversed 70 springs and autumns — its original aspiration unwavering, its legacy ever continuing.
Advancing with the times, it has constantly evolved and refreshed itself.
The history of the Canton Fair is nothing less than a condensed history of China’s foreign trade development —
a history of China’s continuous opening-up to the world and its integration into the global economy.
we extend to you a special invitation —
to turn your footprints left at the Canton Fair
into the most cherished memories of the 140th edition.
Call for Contributions
📸 Photo Materials
Early pavilion architecture, grand moments of major events, bustling trade negotiation scenes, commemorative photos taken during exhibitions, traces of product upgrades, on-site service highlights, warm smiles on camera…
Every image stirs the heart.
🎖️ Physical Objects
Faded exhibitor badges, early commemorative pins, treasured certificates of honor, signed trade contracts, representative product samples, past correspondence, old artifacts that witnessed history…
Every object is a vessel of time, transcending eras.
🎞️ Video Footage
Live exhibition replays, handshakes across the negotiation table, packed exhibition halls, smiles exchanged between Chinese and global merchants, records of successful deals…
Every frame captures a living moment.
📖 Firsthand Stories
The thrill of the first exhibition, the joy of landing the first deal, the warmth of personal encounters, perseverance through challenges, the passing of the torch across generations…
Every story sheds a ray of warm light.
Submission Guidelines
For Photo Materials (Old Photos)
Please click the “Read More” button at the end of this article to upload your images.
For Physical Objects, Video Footage, and Firsthand Stories
Please send your materials to: mediacenter@cantonfair.org.cn
The subject line of your email should follow this format:[Category] + Your Name + Your Contact Information
(Category options: [Photo Materials] / [Physical Objects] / [Video Footage] / [Firsthand Stories])
Submission Requirements
Photo Submissions
- File size: ≤10M
- Paper photos must be scanned and uploaded
- Attach a description within 200 characters (including time, location, people, and event)
Physical Object Submissions
- Provide clear multi-angle photos (each ≤2M)
- Attach a description within 500 characters (including era, origin, purpose, and story)
- After passing the preliminary selection, we will contact you to arrange physical delivery or digital capture
Video Submissions
- Accepted formats: MP4, MOV, or other common formats
- Resolution: no less than 720P
- Recommended duration: within 5 minutes (precious materials have no resolution or duration restrictions)
- Attach a video description within 300 characters (including filming time, background, people, event, etc.)
Story Submissions
- Submit as a Word/WPS document
- Relevant images may be attached (each ≤2M)
- At the end of the document, please include: author’s name, contact information, and your affiliation with the Canton Fair (e.g., exhibitor, buyer, etc.)
Copyright Notice
By submitting your work, you grant the China Foreign Trade Centre and Nanfang Daily the right to use your submission (including digitized versions of physical objects, videos, and text). The China Foreign Trade Centre and Nanfang Daily may modify the content, publish it online, include it in photo albums, publish it in newspapers and magazines, promote it online and offline, and display it in exhibitions (the original physical objects remain the property of the submitter; a separate agreement will be signed if borrowing is required).
Deadline
Submissions close on June 30, 2026.
A Joint Invitation
We look forward to recovering fragments of time with you —
with light and shadow as the prologue, with artifacts as the evidence,
with images as the window, and with stories as the bridge.
Together, we shall merge individual sparks, industry flames, and the tide of the era into one —
freezing in frame China’s grace in opening up,
and etching the resounding footprints of China’s journey to the world.
We sincerely invite every participant, witness, and contributor
to submit your treasured memories of time
and co-author the glorious chapter of seven decades.
Contact Information
Domestic calls: 4000-888-999
International calls: (8620) 28-888-999
