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*The 15th edition of Printing South China and Sino-Pack together with Sino-Label 2008 and China Drinktec 2008 ended successfully on 7 March 2008 at China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, PR China. *

More than 800 exhibitors from 83 countries and regions demonstrated their latest products and technologies during the four shows. The event recorded 41,692 visitors (6,713 from overseas) who came to explore business opportunities in South China.

The opening ceremony was attended by officials and industrial leaders, with a speech delivered by Deputy Director General Press and Publication Administration of Guangdong Province Mr Yang Guangrui. Other guests included Ms Jiang Haiyan, the Deputy Secretary General of People's Government of Guangdong Province and Guangdong Provincial Publishing Group Chairman Mr Huang Shangli.

The next edition of Printing South China, Sino-Label, Sino-Pack and China Drinktec will be held on 3-6 March 2009 at the same venue.