The 26th China Household Electrical Appliances Trade Fair opened at the Zhongshan's Huangpu International Exhibition and Convention Center on March 7.[Photo by Wen Bo]

The 26th China Household Electrical Appliances Trade Fair (CHEAF) alongside the China Housewares Fair kicked off at the Huangpu International Exhibition and Convention Center of Zhongshan on March 7.

This year's exhibition covers an area of 40,000 square meters and showcases over 800 exhibits featuring more than 60,000 products. Over 10,000 visitors from across the country came to the event on opening day despite heavy rain.

In addition to household electrical appliances, this year's exhibition also features useful housewares, such as light-fixtures, hardware, intelligent locks, bathroom accessories, and much more. Each item has been attractively displayed in the new "Housewares Exhibition Hall," which now provides visitors with a "one-stop" shopping experience.

According to Shi Zongxing, Investment Promotion Chief of the Exhibition, Huicong Nahuo Mall, one of the event organizers, have formed a strategic partnership with the domestic appliance giant Haier Group. Both sides will collaboratively introduce a number of hotly-anticipated products during this event.