Held from June 15 to June 21 each year, Harbin Economic and Trade Fair is one of the large-scale regional fairs under the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic cooperation. Initiated in 1990 and hosted by provincial and Harbin governments, it is a comprehensive commercial fair involving imports and exports. Each year, the business guests from home and abroad will take part to pursue trade and economic cooperation here. Located at the central part of northeast Asia, Harbin is an important port for the trade with Russia. Harbin Economic and Trade Fair has become a bridge to the market in Russia and other CIS countries and will offer more opportunities for Chinese and foreign businesses.