Nine centuries ago, goldfish entered Chinese households, becoming an integral part of daily life and cultural identity. Over these 900 years, they have swum from China to the world, taking root and flourishing across continents. This global journey has cultivated distinct aesthetic perspectives and unique cultural traditions surrounding goldfish in different nations.

The 29th China International Pet Show (CIPS 2025) will be held from November 13–16, 2025, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The event will concurrently host the 2025 "CIPS Global Ornamental Fish Championship”.

Bridging Breeders & Enthusiasts – Integrating goldfish into the global pet industry, we celebrate this living art as a medium for sharing Eastern aesthetics and fostering international cultural exchange. CIPS proudly partners again with Shanghai Cooperation Soar to present this premier goldfish championship. We eagerly await visitors to witness this spectacle, and warmly invite all goldfish enthusiasts to compete or admire these aquatic masterpieces.

Competition Schedule

The event will feature two stages:

Online Preliminary Round (Digital Competition)

On-site Final Championship (Live Competition)

We warmly invite goldfish enthusiasts worldwide to join us in co-creating this spectacular event!

Oct 1-31

• Registration OPEN

• Submission period for contestant photos/videos

Nov 1-5

• Online Preliminary Judging

Nov 6-10

• Shipment of qualified fish to Guangzhou for finals

Nov 11

• Official acclimation day (all finalists moved to competition tanks)

Nov 12

• On-site Final Judging

Nov 13

• CIPS 2025 Opening Ceremony

• Final Results Announcement

Nov 13-16

• Award Ceremonies

• Champion Fish Exhibition

Nov 16

• Breakdown

• Fish return to owners

Competition Division

Competition Awards

1.Online Preliminary Awards

Best Popularity Award: During the preliminary stage, the participating fish with the highest number of public votes will receive the "Best Popularity Award." The award includes a trophy, certificate, and prizes provided by sponsors.

Grand Jury Award: From each participating country, one outstanding fish will be selected by the judging panel to receive the Grand Jury Award, along with a trophy and certificate.

All participating fish will receive an official competition certificate.

2.Live Finals Awards

Total Prize: CNY 28,000 CNY

Gold Award: CNY 5,000

Silver Award: CNY 3,000

Bronze Award: CNY 2,000

Awards for 18 Categories (72 Prizes in Total): The champion, runner-up, second runner-up, and excellence award winners of each category will receive an official trophy and certificate awarded by the organizing committee.

Gold (Group): 500 RMB

Silver (Group): 300 RMB

Bronze (Group): 100 RMB

Honorable Mention: 100 RMB

Registration Contact:

Wei He +86 13901864986

International participants please email: 6839739@qq.com

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open!

Limited slots available – First come, first served!

A few premium sponsorship slots remain, including:

• Aquarium Tanks    • Filter Media      • Quarantine Medications

Sponsorship Contact:

Rita Hu

Tel: 010-88102253 / +86 151 2008 0275

Tracy Wei

Tel: 010-88102226 / +86 186 1824 0959

Previous sponsorship:

Registration Fee: ¥30 per entry

Payment must be completed upon registration – Slots are confirmed ONLY upon payment.

No on-site fish submission & No Refunds.

Registration closes October 31st

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Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open!

Limited slots available – First come, first served!

A few premium sponsorship slots remain, including:

• Fish Feed        • Air Pumps           • Lighting 

• Fluidized Bed Filters (with media)

• Water Test Kits    • Water Conditioners   • Heaters 

• Aquarium Tanks   • Sponge Filters

Sponsorship Contact:

Rita Hu

Tel: 010-88102253 / +86 151 2008 0275

Tracy Wei

Tel: 010-88102226 / +86 186 1824 0959