A major Chinese garden machinery fair has been forced to reschedule and change venue due to the Coronavirus outbreak in the country.

The 2020 Asia Forest & Garden Equipment & Tools Fair (GMF 2020) was originally slated for March 16-18 2020 at Guangzhou International Sourcing Centre. 

Organisers say that the show has been resheduled for May 11-13 2020, at Hall 3 - Hall 4, Guangzhou Poly World Trade Centre Expo.

A statement issued by the GMF Organising Committee said, "Your safety and health is our top priority. Right now the virus has been well contained on a national scale with everyday new cases decreasing on a daily basis, and even during the epidemic, we will continue to do our best to prepare the show for another successful year.

"We believe under the co-efforts of China and the international community, we will soon win the battle against this virus. Please feel safe to attend the show this May!"