Asia Adult Expo

Even the usually conservative Chinese seem to be capturing world sex news. The third Asia Adult Expo (AAE) starts August 20 in Macau,China and according to one of the organizers,  its “success” is further proof that “sex is no longer a taboo” among Chinese. However, there will be restrictions on total and partial nudity.

The number of visitors has increased every year and in 2009 AAE attracted around 25,000 visitors, 60 percent of which were couples.

This year the three-day Expo will have many Japanese adult stars, including actresses Kayama Mika, considered a pioneer for her work shooting in 3D, and Mihiro, who is now performing in mainstream TV shows and movies.

Aside from being the world’s biggest producer of sex toys,China already accounts for “half of the worldwide market” for these products. Meanwhile, “sex shops are opening in the bigger cities” and adult exhibitions are also taking place.

The Expo expects a new record high attendance around 30,000 visitors from 30 different countries and territories. The pre-registered trade buyers come from neighbouring countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, but also from Europe and North America.