1. Basic Information

Full Name: The 2^nd China SME Fair and China-France SME Fair

Time: September 12-15, 2005

Venue: Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center

Hosts: National Development and Reform Commission, PRC

Ministry of Finance, PRC

Ministry of Commerce, PRC

       State Administration for Industry and Commerce, PRC

       People¡¯s Government of Guangdong Province, PRC

Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, France

Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises

2. Statistics

Floor Space: 120,000 sq m

Booths: 5361

Exhibitors: 3755

    Domestic: 3522

    International: 233

Visits: 198,000

3. Co-host Country

   Country: France

   Exhibitors: 160

   Head of Delegation: Renaud Dutreil, French Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises