The 20th China-ASEAN Expo kicked off in Nanning this week, marking two decades of economic collaboration between China and Southeast Asia. With leaders from across the region attending, the event highlights how this partnership is shaping everything from trade 📦 to tech startups 🚀.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the expo’s role in deepening ties, while ASEAN leaders like Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim spotlighted new opportunities in green energy, AI, and tourism. 🤝 Fun fact: China has been ASEAN’s #1 trading partner for 14 years straight!
Beyond traditional industries, the expo now bridges cutting-edge sectors like digital finance and health tech. ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn called it a “game-changer” for regional growth. 💡 Plus, the RCEP trade pact is turbocharging cooperation—think easier business deals and more cross-border innovation.
From K-pop collabs to eco-friendly supply chains, this expo proves Asia’s economic future is a team effort. 🌱💸
