The spring editions of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Yarn Expo, and Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles have been postponed by three weeks to the new dates of March 28 to 30, 2023.

A better turnout is expected due to easing pandemic restriction policies in China. The fairs will still be located at the National Exhibition and Convention Center where they were originally due to be held from March 8 to 10, 2023.

The rescheduling of the fairs is also expected to allow both local and international fair goers more time to prepare for their participation. Adjusting the spring show dates to the end of March is expected to provide enough time for exhibitors and visitors from local and abroad to plan for the fairs and capitalise on the ample international business opportunities brought by the reopening of China’s borders.

China recently eased pandemic guidelines including reopening the border and scrapping quarantine, testing on arrival, and health code requirements for travellers starting from January 8. In line with these measures, more international flights are resuming, while the border between Mainland China and Hong Kong is scheduled to reopen gradually by mid-January 2023.

These steps send a clear signal that China is ready to open up for international business.