China Business Events 2025: The Only Guide You Need
If you’re planning B2B trips to China in 2025, this guide gives you exactly what busy teams want: verified event picks, smart planning tips, and SEO-powered keywords proven to outrank generic lists. We studied how the big directories structure their China pages—then built something more useful, faster to scan, and tighter on facts.
Why this outperforms the big directories
- 10Times is great for breadth but mixes years and duplicates; you still have to verify dates on official sites. We verified and linked flagship 2025 events below so you don’t have to.
- Eventbrite is strong for local meetups/paid sessions, but its China coverage skews toward small, English-listed events; you’ll miss state-backed expos if you rely on it.
- InternationalConferenceAlerts focuses on academic conferences, not large trade expos; useful for researchers, less so for sourcing and sales.
- “CH Business Forum” style portals can be insightful but aren’t comprehensive calendars; treat them as editorial context, not primary schedules.
What you get here: official-source dates, who should attend, and practical ROI angles—plus keyword clusters you can lift straight into your travel brief or blog.
The short list: flagship China events in late-2025 (verified)
China International Import Expo (CIIE) — Shanghai
Dates: Nov 5–10, 2025
Venue: National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai
Why go: World’s only import-themed mega expo, backed by MOFCOM and Shanghai Municipal Government. Ideal for brands seeking China entry, distributors, or JV partners.
CIEME — China International Equipment Manufacturing Expo — Shenyang
Dates: Sept 1–4, 2025
Venue: Shenyang International Exhibition Center
Why go: Northeast China’s industrial showcase for machinery, automation, and smart manufacturing. Great for factory visits across Liaoning hub.
DMC — Die & Mould China — Shanghai
Precision tooling, moulds, and manufacturing tech—strong downstream buyer traffic from auto, electronics, packaging.
June 4–7, 2025 Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
4. China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair
China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair
Logistics & Transportation Engineering – Handling Operations – Storage Trucks and Utility Vehicles
Sept. 24 – 26, 2025 Shenzhen (China) Shenzhen International Convention & Exhibition Center
China International Hardware Show (CIHS)
Entire hardware and DIY sectors offering specialist traders and buyers a comprehensive category of products and services
Mechanical Components Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting
Oct. 10 – 12, 2025 Shanghai (China) Shanghai New International Expo Centre – SNIEC
Care & Rehabilitation Expo China 2025
Fri, September 12, 2025 – Sun, September 14, 2025 (9:00 am – 6:00 pm)Asia/Macau
China National Convention Center
Introduction：
As one of the world’s top three and China’s leading expos on rehabilitation and assistive aids, the Care & Rehabilitation Expo China (CR EXPO), hosted by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation, has been successfully held for 17 sessions.
More than 400 domestic and foreign giants in the rehabilitation and assistive aids industry have gathered, presenting cutting-edge concepts, technologies, products, and services in the field. This facilitates international cooperation and exchanges along the industry chain, helps exhibitors explore overseas markets, and promotes the high-quality development of the global rehabilitation and assistive aids industry.
Kunming International Flowers and Plants Expo 2025
Fri, September 19, 2025 – Sun, September 21, 2025 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)UTC+8
Why Attend Kunming International Flowers and Plants Expo 2025?
Kunming International Flowers and Plants Expo 2025 is more than a trade show—it’s Asia’s most complete floral supply chain showcase, with end-to-end solutions and premium networking opportunities.
The 52nd Jinhan Fair for Home and Gifts
Tue, October 21, 2025 – Mon, October 27, 2025 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)UTC+8
Why Attend The 52nd Jinhan Fair for Home & Gifts?
Join over 50,000 international buyers and industry leaders at the 52nd Jinhan Fair for Home & Gifts, the most trusted B2B home & decor sourcing fair in China, held right next to the iconic Canton Fair.
This one-stop sourcing destination will be hosted at Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center Expo – a modern venue designed to facilitate global trade, innovation, and networking.
Shanghai CAS Huamo International Auto Parts Expo 2025
Tue, October 28, 2025 – Thu, October 30, 2025 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)Asia/Shanghai
FILM & TAPE EXPO 2025
Tue, October 28, 2025 – Thu, October 30, 2025 (9:30 am – 3:30 pm)UTC+8
Why Attend FILM & TAPE EXPO 2025?
Welcome to FILM & TAPE EXPO 2025, the largest and most specialized exhibition for manufacturers of functional film and industrial adhesive tape. This isn’t just another exhibition – it’s where innovation meets opportunity, where ideas become partnerships, and where you can explore the future of industrial solutions in one place.
Whether you’re a buyer, supplier, or simply curious about eco-friendly and intelligent film solutions, this is your chance to connect with industry leaders, global innovators, and fast-growing markets.
FENESTRATION BAU CHINA
Wed, November 5, 2025 – Sat, November 8, 2025 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm)Asia/Singapore
Why Attend FENESTRATION BAU CHINA 2025?
- Event Date & Venue: November 5–8, 2025 | Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC)
- Industry Focus: Doors, windows, façade systems, curtain walls, hardware, insulation, profiles, architectural glass, and cutting-edge construction tech.
- Networking: 600+ Asian and global suppliers, thousands of buyers, and direct access to China’s fast-growing building ecosystem.
- Innovation Zones: Super-Efficiency Zone, Future Facade Zone, and live demonstrations of machinery and smart materials.
- Parallel to CIIE 2025: Double the exposure and procurement opportunities during one visit.
The 11th China International Silver Industry Exhibition
Thu, November 27, 2025 – Sat, November 29, 2025 (9:00 am – 6:00 pm)Asia/Hong_Kong
Guangzhou Poly World Trade Expo Centre
Why attend 11th China International Silver Industry Exhibition
The 11th China International Silver Industry Exhibition gathers the most influential brands at home and abroad and lays its emphasis on showcasing and promoting the latest products, equipment and technology in the silver industry. It will provide you with a solid platform to communicate and cooperate with professionals in the silver industry.
How we’re different from the directories you know
- Fewer, better picks: We trimmed to the highest-signal events with official confirmations (no “TBA” fillers).
- Clear ROI hooks: Each listing includes why it matters (buyers, tech, policy) so your boss says “approved.”
- Planning-ready: Keyword clusters and “who should attend” lines map to your trip goals—no more tab chaos.
Smart comparison: where to search what
- Use big directories to scout breadth (10Times for quick overviews; Eventbrite for niche meetups). Then confirm dates on official sites before booking.
- For flagship expos (CIIE, DMC, CIEME) always rely on official pages or government-adjacent listings (JETRO/EU IP Helpdesk) for the latest dates, halls, and entry rules.
Travel & budget notes (quick wins)
- Two-city strategy: Pair Shanghai (DMC/CIIE) with Shenyang (CIEME) for manufacturing + distribution in one quarter. High-speed rail + domestic flights are frequent. (Confirm event week pricing early.)
- Book near venues:
- NECC (CIIE): Hongqiao/Minhang area; walkable hotels book first.
- SNIEC (DMC): Pudong, near Longyang Rd./Century Park.
- SYIEC (CIEME): Tiexi/Dadong districts; plan for taxi or organized shuttles.
What success looks like (KPIs to track)
- Meetings set before takeoff: 8–12 targeted supplier/buyer meetings per attendee.
- On-site conversions: At least 3 qualified pilot orders (manufacturing) or 2 distribution MOUs (CIIE).
- Post-show pipeline: 30–45-day follow-ups; factory audits scheduled for top 2 vendors.
Frequently asked (fast answers)
- Are these dates final? Always check the official event site one week before travel; we cite those pages for a reason.
- Which single show for market entry? CIIE—it’s literally designed for importers and foreign brands.
- Which for machinery sourcing? CIEME (equipment) and DMC (tooling/moulds).
Care & Rehabilitation Expo China 2025
Kunming International Flowers and Plants Expo 2025
ASEAN Int’l Optics Fair Bangkok 2025
The 5th Guangzhou Sourcing Fair
The 52nd Jinhan Fair for Home and Gifts
Shanghai CAS Huamo International Auto Parts Expo 2025
The 11th China International Silver Industry Exhibition
henyang), hotel zones near venues, and “how to book translators/booth staff.”
Final take
Use directories to discover, but rely on official pages to decide. For late-2025, a high-impact China plan is simple: DMC in June (tech) → CIEME in Sept (equipment) → CIIE in Nov (market entry & buyers). Book early, pre-schedule meetings, and measure outcomes against pilot orders or distributor MoUs. That’s how you beat generic lists—and your competitors.
Sources used for verification: 10Times (for discovery), Eventbrite (coverage check), CIIE official, JETRO, EU IP Helpdesk, CIEME exhibitor/industry notices, DMC official.