SW China to hold liquor and wine expo

GUIZHOU, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- An international liquor and wine expo will be held in southwest China's Guizhou Province, organizers said Thursday.

The festival is scheduled for Sept. 9 to 12 in the city of Guiyang, according to a press conference.

Eight exhibition halls and 3,000 booths, covering an area of over 72,000 square meters will be set up.

A liquor and wine maker conference, a liquor and wine festival, industry development and business conferences and a carnival will be held during the expo.

Exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions including the United States, France, Switzerland and Russia will take part.