Global business leaders and academics gathered at the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing this week, spotlighting regional collaboration and technological advancements reshaping Asia's economic landscape. The event underscored how cross-border partnerships are driving smarter supply chains and sustainable growth.
Tech-Driven Agribusiness: CP Group's Vision
Narong Chearavanont, Senior Vice Chairman of Thailand's CP Group, highlighted how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing food production networks. "China's tech ecosystem allows us to optimize everything from farm management to consumer demand forecasting," he told CGTN's Zheng Junfeng. The conglomerate plans to deepen its integration with the Chinese mainland's innovation hubs to enhance food security across ASEAN markets.
Pension Reforms and Regional Synergy
Asia School of Business CEO Joseph Cherian praised China's pension system modernization as a model for aging societies. "The reforms create stability that attracts long-term investment," he noted, emphasizing growing financial connectivity between China and Southeast Asia. The discussion also covered progress on cross-border infrastructure projects accelerating trade flows.
The ASEAN-China Advantage
Both experts agreed that regional cooperation remains key to navigating global economic uncertainties. With ASEAN-China trade hitting $911.7 billion in 2022, the expo demonstrated how technology transfer and policy coordination are creating new opportunities in green energy and digital commerce.
