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At the Canton Fair, Chinese manufacturing takes center stage

NPR | By Jennifer Pak,

Rob Schmitz

Published April 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM CDT

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This past week the Chinese city of Guangzhou has been hosting the Canton Fair, the biggest trade show in China. It showcases products manufactured in China.

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Jennifer Pak

Jennifer Pak is NPR’s China correspondent. She has been covering China and the region for the past two decades.

Rob Schmitz

Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.