The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo has made history by dedicating unprecedented space to artificial intelligence, signaling Asia's accelerating tech transformation. Over 3,200 companies from 60 countries and regions converged in Nanning this week, with the sprawling 160,000-square-meter venue becoming a stage for cross-border innovation.
A 10,000-square-meter AI pavilion – the expo's largest single-theme hall – dominates the event, featuring nearly 200 high-tech enterprises. From smart manufacturing solutions to AI-powered logistics systems, more than half of exhibits demonstrate how machine learning is reshaping regional industries. Visitors flocked to interactive displays showing neural network applications in agriculture, healthcare, and urban planning.
"This isn't just about gadgets," observed Malaysian delegate Dr. Aminah Tan during the opening day. "The AI focus reflects China and ASEAN's shared roadmap for digital integration." The expo also highlights new quality productive forces and blue economy initiatives, with marine tech startups showcasing sustainable aquaculture systems alongside AI-driven climate modeling tools.
Business analysts note the strong presence of cross-strait collaboration, with tech firms from the Taiwan region participating alongside mainland counterparts. The event serves as a barometer for Asia's evolving economic priorities, combining traditional trade elements with frontier technologies shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
