1. Basic Information

Full Name: The 3^rd China International SME Fair and China-Italy SME Fair

Time: September 12-15, 2006

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

        China Banking Regulatory Commission

        People¡¯s Government of Guangdong Province, PRC

        Ministry of Production Activities, Italy

2. Statistics

Floor Space: 120,000 sq m

Booths: 5110

Exhibitors: 3970

    Domestic: 3022

    International: 948

Visits: 220,000

3. Co-host Country

   Country: Italy

   Exhibitors: 798

   Head of Delegation: Romano Prodi, Italian Prime Minister