Since its inception in 1996, CHINACOAT has been committed to offering an international trading platform for suppliers and manufacturers of the coatings industry to connect with global trade visitors, particularly from China and Asia. The show is held annually and alternates its venue between the cities of Guangzhou and Shanghai, P. R. China. CHINACOAT has also launched Online Show since 2020, aiming to bring industry players together and help them to match businesses in a hybrid format.