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Changsha was awarded the title of China's most competitive convention and exhibition city in 2024, retaining its top position in central China and earning this title for the 13th consecutive year

Dec 05, 2025

Changsha  

The China Convention, Exhibition and Event Society released the 2024 report on Chinese cities' convention and exhibition industry competitiveness index and related rankings in Chengdu on November 28. Changsha was awarded the title of "China's most competitive convention and exhibition city in 2024," retaining its top position in central China and earning this title for the 13th consecutive year.

According to the Changsha Convention and Exhibition Office, the city hosted a total of 217 exhibitions and 19,883 conferences and forums from January to October this year. The total revenue generated by the convention and exhibition industry reached 42.675 billion yuan, including 5.847 billion yuan in direct income and 36.828 billion yuan in induced income. The industry’s added value stood at 19.204 billion yuan, driving 39.513 billion yuan in revenue across the wholesale, retail, accommodation, and catering sectors.

Major international and national events took place in Changsha successively, including the Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition, the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, the Internet Yuelu Summit, the World Computing Conference, the China New Media Conference, the Hunan International General Aviation and Low Altitude Economy Industry Expo, and the International Youth Forum on Creativity and Heritage Along the Silk Roads. These diverse and vibrant events have built bridges for exchanges between Changsha and the rest of the world. Through these platforms, Changsha has fully showcased its unique urban charm and profound cultural heritage, deepening cooperation with domestic and foreign cities and laying a solid foundation for its ongoing internationalization.


Source:Changsha Evening News

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