HAIKOU, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) is scheduled to take place in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province, from April 13 to 18, according to a press briefing on Wednesday.

Jointly hosted by China's Ministry of Commerce and the Hainan provincial government, the expo marks the first edition of the event since the Hainan Free Trade Port fully launched island-wide special customs operations. Canada will be the guest of honor at this year's expo.

The main venue for this year's event will continue to be the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center. The expo will feature two dedicated sub-venues: an international yacht exhibition area in Sanya, and an international health consumption exhibition area in the Bo'ao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone.

A full schedule of events has been organized, featuring new product launches, supply-demand matchmaking sessions, and over 10 themed activities designed to stimulate consumption. Additionally, special events will focus on showcasing consumption opportunities within the Hainan Free Trade Port.

The 5th CICPE attracted the participation of 1,767 companies and 4,209 consumer brands from 71 countries and regions in 2025. ■