The 34th Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair opened Saturday in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, bringing together more than 1,500 exhibitors from around the world to showcase their products and services.

With a record-breaking exhibition space of 683,000 square meters, this year's fair features a main venue and six sub-venues, the largest scale in the event's history.
"Attending the 34th Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair are more than 1,500 exhibitors from 38 other countries and regions and 23 Chinese provincial-level regions," said Tan Baicheng, vice chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Heilongjiang Provincial Committee.
At the main venue based in the Harbin International Convention Exhibition and Sports Center, six specialized zones are showcasing products and services from diverse commercial sectors, including cross-border consumer goods, regional specialties, and smart manufacturing.
"We've selected 300 products for the fair, promoting them through both live-streaming and physical displays to highlight the charm of our port city's openness," said Dong Yuying, director of the E-Commerce Center under the Commerce Bureau of Suifenhe, a key border city in Heilongjiang linking China with Russia.
Marking a first, the event has two countries of honor this year -- Thailand and Mongolia. Exhibitors from both nations have brought an array of specialty products, complemented by vibrant cultural performances, food tastings, and interactive experiences.
"This is Thailand's first participation to the fair. We've brought here Thai SELECT-certified export-quality products, hoping this platform will expand our market reach in China," said Thai exhibitor Rattanaporn Srijitphet.
Running through May 21, the five-day fair will host nearly 100 supporting events, including debut product launches across all venues to stimulate consumption.