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Zhejiang Taizhou (Jiaojiang/Linhai/Yuhuan), sector, thus making it irresistible for industry
Yingtan in Jiangxi, Danyang in Jiangsu, Xinhe enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning an impressive
in Hebei, and Chongqing (Rongchang/Fengjie), 40,000 square metres of exhibition space,
in addition to Wenzhou’s dynamic local the WOF Fair will accommodate over 600
industry players. exhibitors and attract more than 18,000 visitors,
including a significant engagement of over
WOF serves as a vital platform for
showcasing, exchanging ideas, and fostering 2,000 overseas buyers. Notably, organisers
collaboration, which offers exhibitors an elegant extend a special offer of complimentary hotel
and welcoming setting to present their offerings. accommodations for up to 500 overseas visitors,
Beyond the domestic arena, the event seeks to providing a two-night stay.
expand its global presence by actively engaging Furthermore, first-time overseas visitors are
European and American merchants, thus eligible to apply for a travel subsidy of ¥1000 CNY
broadening its influence in the impactful RCEP per person, as introduced by the organisers. The
region. The Regional Comprehensive Economic event will unfold across seven expansive halls,
Partnership (RCEP) is a comprehensive free each dedicated to a distinct facet of the eyewear
trade agreement being negotiated between industry, spanning eyewear, ready-made goods
the 10 ASEAN Member States and ASEAN’s free and packaging, intelligent manufacturing,
trade agreement (FTA) partners viz. Australia, eyewear and accessories, branded eyewear
China, India, Japan, Korea and New Zealand. and eye health, as well as eyewear lenses and
Set to once again captivate the industry's accessories. This comprehensive showcase
attention, the 22 China Wenzhou ensures a diverse array of eyewear innovations
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International Optics Fair promises to unlock and facilitates meaningful interactions across
new opportunities for the Chinese eyewear various segments of the industry.
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