Canton Fair promotional conference held in Portugal to deepen trade ties

LISBON, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- A promotional conference for the 138th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, was held here on Monday, bringing together about 100 participants from political, business and media circles of both China and Portugal.

The Canton Fair has served as an important platform for economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, said Li Yong, economic and commercial counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Portugal. He expressed hope that more Portuguese enterprises will establish long-term partnerships with Chinese companies.