Storyline: First phase of 138th Canton Fair concludes, drawing record 157,000 overseas buyers [Voice_over] The first phase of the 138th Canton Fair has concluded with a record 157,000 overseas buyers attending in person. It marks a 6.3-percent increase from the previous session and sets a new historical high for the event. High tech innovation took center stage in the first phase. [Sound_bite] Liu Chun, Vice President, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products: "Our core competitiveness increasingly stems from exceptional design, superior user experience, and technological upgrades. This demonstrates that the deep integration of Chinese design and Chinese manufacturing has formed a new advantage for our global market expansion." [Sound_bite] Algerian Purchaser: "The Chinese technologies have improved quite a lot. It comes from the investment which has been continuously done by Chinese manufactures, Chinese suppliers. They always have been focusing on research and development. That's why they have this this kind of good result today in the global market." [Voice_over] Phase one featured approximately 12,000 exhibitors, including over 5,500 high-quality enterprises recognized as national high-tech firms, manufacturing champions, or specialized SMEs. Advanced products including AI wearables and smart robots drew strong interest from international buyers. During the event, exhibitors showcased original designs and integrated solutions, presenting a shift from contract manufacturing to high value-added innovation. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]