The 20th China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Fair Expo opens in Changchun, Jilin province on Sept 6. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The 20th China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Fair Expo (CCIAFF) officially opened in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin province, on Sept 6, bringing together agricultural products, advanced equipment, and new technology, according to local media reports.

Initiated in 2000, the government-led expo has been held 19 times and has become a key event in China's agricultural sector. 

Children pose for a picture at the agricultural expo, Sept 6. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

This year's event will offer both online and offline opportunities, and will include 40 exhibitions and sessions in three main categories: brand exhibitions, facilities and equipment; industry demonstrations and science education; and economic events and trade forums.

The onsite event adopts strict COVID-19 prevention and control measures, along with a thorough and systematic operation plan and emergency response plan.

A total of 240 booths were set up at the Supply and Marketing Special Agricultural Products Fair held during the event, covering an area of 5,200 square meters. A total of 182 agricultural product enterprises and professional farmers' cooperatives from the province's supply and marketing cooperative system participate in the exhibition, and more than 3,000 special agricultural products are on display.

Visitors are pictured at the agricultural expo, Sept 6. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]