HAIKOU, May 1. /TASS/. Participation in the first China International Consumer Products show, due to be held on May 7-10 in Hainan's Haikou was confirmed by more than 1,200 companies from China, the organizers announced, according to www.hinews.cn.

The exhibition will serve as an excellent platform for presenting Chinese brands to a wider audience, the news outlet writes. The exposition of companies from China will occupy about 20,000 square meters. Two representative delegations from Xiamen (eastern Fujian province) and Dalian (northeastern Liaoning province) will also take part in the event. 

As for foreign companies, over 600 of them will participate in the show. In total, they will present more than 1,1900 product samples from 69 countries. The total exhibition area will reach 80,000 square meters. Foreign participants will take at least 60,000 square meters. 

Switzerland was chosen as the show's guest of honor. A number of countries, including Germany, Ireland, France, South Korea and Japan, will exhibit their national pavilions. The exposition will be divided into five main sections: fashion, jewelry and diamonds, high-quality food and health products, travel and tourism products, and comprehensive services.