The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo opened its doors in Nanning on September 17, transforming the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region into a hub of cross-border innovation and cultural exchange. Spanning 160,000 square meters, this year's event features a striking contrast between AI-driven smart manufacturing exhibits and time-honored agricultural products and handicrafts from Southeast Asia.
CGTN reporters Huang Fei and Zheng Songwu highlighted how the expo bridges economic modernization with heritage preservation, from Vietnamese lacquerware to Thai silk displayed alongside Chinese robotics. Over 1,500 enterprises from ASEAN countries and the Chinese mainland are participating, with preliminary deals already signaling strengthened regional supply chain cooperation.
The event comes as China-ASEAN trade volumes approach $1 trillion annually, with Guangxi's strategic border position facilitating new digital economy partnerships. Business analysts note growing interest in sustainable tech solutions for agriculture and logistics across the region.
