Since 2007: nearly twenty years of sustained work, 11 editions in all.
Timeline
- 2007: The first edition is held in Tianjin.
- 2020: Renamed the "World Original Commodity Expo," with exhibits expanded to eight sectors including smart equipment, auto parts, medical devices and e-commerce.
- To date: 10 editions of the World Original Commodity Expo (formerly the World Original Commodity Trade Fair) plus one World Tourism Destinations Expo — 11 in total.
China's first international expo focused on imports, held at the Tianjin International Exhibition Center in 2007 — a pioneering undertaking.
Two Decades of Experience
- Trust grows through real transactions: Trust can only be earned through real transactions; capital alone cannot buy the lasting commitment of merchants worldwide.
- A head start, not a barrier: Nearly twenty years of experience is a head start, not a monopoly barrier. Its value will be proven by good products being discovered, traded and re-ordered, one at a time.



