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SINA News reports that enthusiasm spread to Chinese exporters yesterday as they appeared more upbeat about sales and orders handled during this autumn’s Canton Fair, hoping to get a leg-up on this year’s overseas exports.

The 21-day Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, is the world’s largest fair by floor area and starts one day after China reported surprisingly good trade figures.

Exports from China fell in September by 15.2 percent compared to the same period last year. Forecasters expected a 21 percent fall. The report suggested global demand is improving.

Compared with the fair held in April, where economies of the United States and Europe were deep in a quagmire, this Canton Fair is much busier, with slews of foreign purchasers flocking into the exhibition halls on opening day and exhibitors brimming with smiles and busily receiving them. read more…