Organisers of the Design Shanghai trade fair and the Festival of Design architecture conference have cancelled their March 2020 events as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts travel and business in China.
Design Shanghai, the biggest contemporary design show in China, said it was moving the fair to May "to ensure the welfare and safety of visitors to our show".
Shanghai architect Neri&Hu has scrapped plans for its Festival of Design conference after "carefully evaluating the situation and potential risks." The event will return in March 2021.
The two high-profile events are among an increasing number of industry events affected by the virus, which has so far claimed 213 lives in China.
Shows in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou affected Shenzhen International Furniture Fair, which was due to take place from 18 to 21 March, announced it has postponed its dates to June.
The Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province and Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau announced the suspension of all large trade events "to ensure health and safety of all participants".
The 45th China International Furniture Fair, which was due to take place in Guangzhou from 18 to 21 March, is among events affected.
Meanwhile, dealers have been calling for the Art Basel Hong Kong show to postpone its upcoming edition, due to take place in Hong Kong from 19 to 21 March. The fair has yet to announce a decision.
Design Shanghai postponed for "safety of visitors"
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