HONG KONG – The 24th China International Medical Tourism Fair will begin at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on July 10.

The three-day fair is expected to host over 2,400 international medical institutions and attract more than 50,000 professional attendees.  

World Heritage inscription

Macao will host more than 20 activities from July to December to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the inscription of the “Historic Centre of Macao” – a group of 22 key buildings and adjacent public spaces on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage List – with Chinese and Portuguese characteristics.

An opening ceremony will take place at the Dom Pedro V Theatre on July 15, marking the date the inscription was announced. The rest of the events are divided into five series, featuring over 50 sessions. Various World Heritage sites will be transformed into urban parks, photo spots, night-tour spaces, and literary trails. Some sites will also offer different workshops on 3D printing models, silver clay making, Lingnan architectural restoration, etc.

An international cultural forum on mutual learning between civilizations will also be held during the celebratory period.

Pet supplies conference

An international pet supplies supply chain conference and an affiliated exhibition will kick off on July 10 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian district.

Global pet industry leaders and academic experts will explore key trends, including AI applications in pet supplies and localized operations in Southeast Asian markets. The concurrent exhibition will showcase over 100 leading pet product brands and supply chain companies, spanning sectors like smart devices and pet healthcare.

The event will also feature a forum on the global pet industry cross-border e-commerce, bringing together over 300 domestic and international e-commerce sellers and eight major platforms from America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Stakeholders will discuss policies and explore creating a one-stop service mechanism for demand matching and the global expansion of Chinese products.