Introduction to CHTF (China Hi-Tech Fair)

Since 1999, the China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) has been successfully held for 27 sessions. As an integral component of China’s national innovation system, it serves as a vital opening window for China’s high-tech sector and a core platform for the exchange and trading of high-tech achievements.Integrating achievement trading, product exhibitions, high-level forums, project investment promotion and cooperative exchanges in one venue, CHTF showcases cutting-edge technologies and products focusing on energy conservation & environmental protection, next-generation information technology, biotechnology, high-end equipment manufacturing, new energy, new materials, new energy vehicles and other sectors. After years of development, CHTF has evolved into a key gateway for China’s high-tech industry to engage with the outside world. It plays an increasingly pivotal role in commercializing, industrializing and internationalizing high-tech achievements, as well as boosting economic and technological exchanges and cooperation between countries and regions.

High Expectations from China’s National Leaders

National leaders attach great importance to CHTF. Former national leaders who have attended past sessions include Zhu Rongji, Wu Bangguo, Wu Yi, Zeng Peiyan, Hui Liangyu, Wang Yang, Liu Yandong, alongside numerous leading figures from the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

Distinguished Speakers & Guests at CHTF Forums

♦ John Prescott, Former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

This represents the essence of China and also its future. As I can see, China’s high-tech industries are advancing with each passing day.

♦ Ferenc Gyurcsány, Former Prime Minister of Hungary, at the CHTF Hungary Overseas Sub-forum

Through CHTF’s overseas sub-forum in Hungary, enterprises from Shenzhen and the rest of China gain access to Europe via this platform.

♦ Manuel Sánchez, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Mexico, at the CHTF Forum

It is my great honor to come to this beautiful city of Shenzhen to attend the 2014 China Hi-Tech Forum. We recognize Shenzhen as a crucial national hub for financial innovation and a major metropolis.

♦ Jim Rogers, Legendary Wall Street Investor, at the CHTF Forum

China is the most promising country of the 21st century. The 19th century belonged to Britain, the 20th to the United States, and the 21st century rightfully belongs to China. China is transforming the world today, and it will continue to reshape global development going forward.

♦ Pony Ma, Chairman of Tencent Holdings Limited, interviewed at the CHTF Forum

Back in 1999, we took part in the very first CHTF. It gave us our first exposure to the capital market and enabled our maiden financing, laying the foundation for Tencent’s subsequent rapid growth.

♦ Wu Hequan, Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, at the CHTF Forum

After 2008, with the rise of cloud computing, big data and the internet, the digital economy has entered the era of Industrial Internet, sparking a new round of industrial transformation.

♦ Sir Christopher Pissarides, Winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics, at the CHTF Forum

We recognize that further industrialization and deeper transformation into high-tech industries stand as core priorities for China.

♦ Wang Jun, Former President of BGI Genomics, at the CHTF Forum

Life science is undergoing a three-stage leap from experimental science to theoretical science and forward-looking data science, which will usher life science into a brand-new era. Ultimately, we will realize the vision: “I know my genes, I take charge of my health.”

♦ David Xu, Global Vice President of Cisco Systems, at the CHTF Forum

Over the past two decades, technological and business model innovations have propelled us into an era of explosive internet growth, enriching our daily lives, entertainment and learning experiences.

Opportunities & Benefits of Participation

► CHTF attracts thousands of Chinese and foreign tech enterprises, intermediaries and investors with diverse technological demands, connecting patent and technology owners with global partners. 

► Over 10,000 high-tech projects are exhibited annually, presenting investors with access to the latest patents, technologies, projects and abundant investment partnership opportunities. ► It creates efficient channels for global manufacturers of high-tech products and equipment to quickly tap into the Chinese market. 

► CHTF pools a full spectrum of innovation and entrepreneurship resources. Through targeted project roadshows, capital matchmaking, technical exchanges and experience-sharing events, it delivers a dedicated stage for innovators and entrepreneurs to showcase, communicate and collaborate.

 ► High-profile press conferences, industry forums, receptions and other events hosted by authoritative institutions offer attendees comprehensive industry insights and business leads.

Core Advantages of CHTF

► CHTF is China’s largest and most influential technology exhibition to date, a well-established brand expo with substantial international recognition. 

► Backed by strong government support, it is co-hosted by multiple central ministries, research academies and the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government. Many national leaders have visited and guided past fairs. The first CHTF was opened by then Premier Zhu Rongji, and then Premier Wen Jiabao penned a special inscription for the 10th CHTF. 

► CHTF has delivered tangible commercial gains to countless enterprises. More than 60 multinational corporations including Microsoft, IBM, Sony, Qualcomm, Samsung, HP, Siemens, Toshiba, Oracle, LG, Hitachi and Panasonic have participated repeatedly. A large cohort of outstanding Chinese private enterprises such as Tencent, Huawei, Kingdee, iFLYTEK, Han’s Laser and Coship Electronics have gone global starting from CHTF.

 ► It draws extensive media coverage from home and abroad. Nearly 200 media outlets with around 1,500 journalists cover each session, including mainstream print media and professional online platforms from overseas alongside domestic Chinese media.

 ► Robust comprehensive promotion mechanisms are in place. Organizers deploy specialized promotion plans including press briefings, direct mail and email campaigns, leveraging long-term partnerships with global media to ensure full visibility of CHTF among worldwide enterprises and clients.

 ► CHTF boasts a high-quality pool of professional visitors, widely sought after by industry practitioners across the globe. Annual attendance exceeds 500,000 professional visitors.

Selected Exhibitors at CHTF

(Logos of Intel, Microsoft, IBM, Huawei, Lenovo, Samsung, ASUS, Dell, Epson, Canon, Panasonic, Hitachi, HP, Siemens, Sony, Foxconn, Acer, Philips, Gree, Motorola, AMD, BenQ, LG, Konka, Skyworth, aigo, HSAE, BBK, Sharp, TCL, Hisense, Haier, Konka, ZTE, Sanyo, TCL, XGIMI, Hisense, Haier, Konka, China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, Hanvon, BOE and other brands)

Selected Media Covering CHTF

(Logos of CCTV, Xinhua News Agency, People’s Daily, Guangming Daily, Science and Technology Daily, Economic Daily, Xinhuanet, People.com.cn, China.org.cn, Phoenix Net, Tencent, Sina, NetEase, Sohu, Toutiao, Wen Wei Po, The Paper, Hong Kong Commercial Daily, Guangdong TV, Southern Metropolis Daily, Yangcheng Evening News, Shenzhen Special Zone Daily, Southern Daily, China Daily, Reuters, PR Newswire, OFweek, Bloomberg, Interfax and other media organizations)