In pics: history of Canton Fair

Turkish exhibitors communicate with purchasers during the 125th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, April 15, 2019. Launched in 1957, the Canton Fair is held in the spring and autumn seasons each year. The exhibition is widely seen as a barometer of China's trade. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)