2019 is destined to be an extraordinary year, as the Fuzhou Fisheries Expo has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, further advancing its market-oriented and professional development.

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2019 is destined to be an extraordinary year, as the Fuzhou Fisheries Expo has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, further advancing its market-oriented and professional development.

2019 is destined to be an extraordinary year: the Fuzhou Fisheries Expo has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, further advancing its market-oriented and professional development. Co-hosted by the China Fisheries Association and Fujian Huiyuan International Exhibition Co., Ltd., with support from the Fujian Provincial Fisheries Professional Association, the “China (Fuzhou) International Fisheries Expo” (hereinafter referred to as the Fuzhou Fisheries Expo) will be held from May 30 to June 1, 2019, at the Fuzhou Strait International Convention and Exhibition Center, showcasing an exhibition area of 46,000 square meters.

Co-hosted by China’s fisheries associations, the Fuzhou Fisheries Expo has successfully been accredited by the Ministry of Commerce as a specialized fisheries trade show and designated as an international professional exhibition approved by the Ministry of Commerce for Fujian Province. Moreover, this year it achieved, for the first time, fully commercialized exhibitor recruitment across the entire exhibition hall. The Fuzhou Fisheries Expo has thus taken another significant step forward in terms of specialization and internationalization, marking a milestone in deepening market engagement and expanding international outreach going forward.

The press conference for the Fuzhou Fisheries Expo was held in Fuzhou today. At the conference, Yan Keshi, Vice Mayor of Fuzhou, stated that the Cross-Strait (Fuzhou) Fisheries Week—China (Fuzhou) International Fisheries Expo has been successfully held in Fuzhou for ten consecutive sessions, with its scale expanding year by year and its influence steadily growing, thereby establishing itself as a leading specialized fisheries trade show in China.

The Fisheries Week is co-hosted by the Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government, the Fujian Provincial Department of Ocean and Fisheries, the Office of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs of the Fujian Provincial People’s Government, the 21st Century Maritime Cooperation Committee, and the China Fisheries Association. It features five thematic exhibition halls: the “Maritime Fuzhou” pavilion, the Fujian Modern Fisheries Hall, the Deep- and Far-Sea Aquaculture Equipment Exhibition Hall, the “Rice-Fish Co-culture” Demonstration Hall, and the Fujian–Taiwan Leisure Fisheries Hall.

Since 2019, the Fuzhou Fisheries Expo has undergone a comprehensive market-oriented reform, representing an important step taken by the Fuzhou Municipal Government in implementing the State Council’s directive to shift government-sponsored exhibitions toward a more market-driven model. The China Fisheries Association has established a more flexible and open platform for collaboration and communication to support the organization of the China (Fuzhou) International Fisheries Expo. To date, the Expo has signed strategic cooperation agreements with more than 20 specialized trade shows in countries and regions including the United States, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Japan; forged co-organizational ties with over a dozen industry associations; and, leveraging the global presence of Fujian-based aquatic-product distributors, formed an Expo–trade alliance with the Aquatic Products Trade Branch of the China Fisheries Association, thereby creating an internationally oriented, market-driven showcase for the fisheries industry. Judging from the results of investor and exhibitor recruitment, this year’s market-oriented transformation of the Expo is progressing smoothly and delivering significant outcomes: nearly 400 companies from 34 countries and regions—including Japan, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Thailand, South Korea, and Indonesia—are participating, with overseas and out-of-province exhibitors accounting for 56% of the total; during the event, approximately 13,000 domestic and international trade visitors are expected to attend for procurement and business negotiations.

This edition of the exhibition features Aquatic products The aquaculture equipment exhibition area has invited numerous technology-driven aquaculture enterprises, including China Liansu Group, Zhenhua Heavy Industries, and Fenghua Ecological Agriculture, to showcase a wide range of products and technologies, such as rice–fish integrated farming systems, state-of-the-art offshore aquaculture cage systems, and smart deep-sea aquaculture solutions. With the development of the times, Fisheries Integrating with the ecological environment and leveraging advanced scientific and technological innovations to drive industrial development have become key priorities for industry-wide advancement.

This year’s exhibition places greater emphasis on professionalization and market-oriented development, hosting dozens of specialized conferences and forums to leverage the event in driving industry growth and supporting the development of the fisheries sector.

The exhibition will also host a series of business matchmaking events on-site, including the National Aquatic Products Procurement Matchmaking Conference, the National Seafood and Ingredient Procurement Matchmaking Conference, and the Binzhou City Modern Fisheries Investment Promotion Conference, among others. These specialized matchmaking and networking sessions are expected to attract at least 5,000 industry professionals.

Discussing principles and enlightening minds, the revitalization of the fisheries sector and Maritime Silk Road cooperation complement each other.

The revitalization of fisheries and fishing villages is a crucial component of the rural revitalization strategy. To effectively implement the requirements set forth by the state, the China Fisheries Association, together with the Fuzhou Municipal Government and the Fujian Provincial Department of Ocean and Fisheries, is co-hosting the “First China Fisheries and Fishing Village Revitalization Forum” during this year’s Fisheries Week. The forum has invited leading professionals, academics, heads of major fishing counties, mayors of distinctive fishing villages, business leaders, as well as relevant experts and scholars from Taiwan to gather in Fuzhou to analyze industry trends, identify key challenges, share practical experiences, and thereby support the continuous new developments and breakthroughs in China’s fisheries sector and the revitalization of fishing villages. In addition, Fisheries Week and the Global Fisheries Communication and Cooperation Conference have been designated as an important platform for training fisheries officials from developing countries in China. This year’s conference is themed “Jointly Building the Maritime Silk Road to Promote Win-Win Development in the Fisheries Sector,” and marks the first time it is co-organized by the 21st Century Maritime Cooperation Committee and the China Fisheries Association. Over 30 countries and regions—including Australia, Ukraine, Mauritania, Namibia, Mozambique, South Africa, Japan, Indonesia, and Brazil—have been invited to send government representatives and diplomatic envoys accredited to China to participate in the event. It is estimated that more than 120 domestic and international guests will attend this year’s conference.

New marketing approaches for seafood emerge as a highlight, while new industrial strategies are explored.

Marketing and logistics are indispensable links in the aquaculture industry chain, and the Fuzhou Fisheries Expo aims to address the challenges faced by numerous fresh-product producers in marketing and cold-chain management. Fresh Aquatic Products A merchant communication conference to pioneer a brand-new business operating model for the vast array of fresh-food retailers.

A well-known logistics company will host a launch event for its fresh-food logistics solutions at this year’s exhibition, showcasing supply-chain solutions tailored for the seafood industry. Covering every stage—from production and aquaculture to sales, transportation, and regulatory compliance—the initiative aims to help Fujian’s aquatic products expand into international markets.

A Fisheries Expo Attracting Over 10,000 Professional Buyers

After six years of dedicated development and innovation, the principal organizer of the Fuzhou Fisheries Expo has successfully upgraded the event’s brand, achieving remarkable results. It is estimated that around 60 professional buyer delegations from across the globe will be invited to attend and tour the expo, with more than 30 delegations already confirmed to participate. The enthusiastic involvement of international buyers will also be a major highlight of this year’s event.

Extensive promotion has continuously enhanced the brand’s influence.

In addition to continuously hosting signature events such as the China (Fuzhou) International Goldfish Competition, Goldfish Culture Festival, Fish Ball Festival, Abalone Festival, and Kelp Festival, this year we will prominently develop specialized exhibition halls showcasing “Maritime Fuzhou,” “Rice-Paddy Fish Farming” demonstration projects, and deep-sea aquaculture equipment, with a particular focus on promoting Fujian, Fuzhou Fisheries We will sustainably develop new brands, new models, new approaches, and new plans. At the same time, we will place great emphasis on facilitating the alignment and implementation of marine and fishery projects; to date, 12 major marine and fishery projects have been selected for signing, with a total contract value exceeding RMB 21 billion.

Integration and development are advancing, with cross-strait communication and cooperation continuing.

Connecting the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and fostering extensive communication is a key highlight and distinctive feature of Fisheries Week and the Fisheries Expo. In accordance with Fuzhou City’s directives on advancing cross-strait integration, this year, while continuing to maintain the Taiwan Pavilion at the Expo, the organizing committee has specially invited the Taiwan Recreational Fisheries Development Association, together with the Fujian Provincial Fisheries Association and Jimei University, to co-host a Fujian–Taiwan Recreational Fisheries Symposium and a dedicated exhibition zone for Fujian–Taiwan recreational fisheries. On this occasion, experts and scholars in the recreational fisheries industry from both sides of the Strait, as well as industry professionals, will gather in Fuzhou to discuss future development trends, share successful practices among operators on both sides, explore new avenues for collaboration and exchange, and create a new landscape for integrated development. On June 6, Fuzhou will also continue to carry out cross-strait fish-releasing and stock-enhancement activities in the Lianjiang–Mazu waters, releasing more than 3 million fish fry.

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