Asia's largest toy fair opens in Hong Kong with innovative products

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The Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair opened Monday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, with over 2,000 global exhibitors showcasing a broad selection of the latest innovative toys and games.

The fair, the largest of its kind in Asia and second largest in the world, is organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) every year, and features this year about 2,100 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions.

The fair gathers a myriad of innovative toys and games incorporating the latest AR/VR/MR technologies and mobile applications./Xinhua Photo

Besides six normal group pavilions, the fair this year sets up a new area named “Brand Name Gallery” that features more than 240 renowned brands from 18 countries and regions. In addition, a Smart-Tech Toys zone will be seen during this fair as well, gathering a myriad of innovative toys and games incorporating the latest AR/VR/MR technologies and mobile applications.

At the same time, the fair also presents a Pet Toys zone as well as a Kidult World showcasing toys for grown-ups.

HKTDC Acting Executive Director Benjamin Chau said the three fairs present a diverse lineup of innovative products, including educational toys that inspire fun learning, toys and baby products that incorporate smart technologies, as well as eco-friendly stationery items that showcase creative designs. In Chau’s opinion, the fairs meet the various sourcing needs of global buyers.

The fair is organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) every year./Xinhua Photo

"They provide a platform for international suppliers and buyers to do business," said Philip Yung, permanent secretary for commerce and economic development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, at the opening ceremony.

HKTDC said it has invited some 9,000 buyers from about 6,200 companies to visit and source at the three fairs. The three events will last for four days and feature more than 2,940 global exhibitors in total.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency