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【高端访谈】深化经贸合作 共筑开放共赢新格局——对话云南省商务厅厅长李朝伟
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-06-18 00:10

Core Viewpoint - The 9th China-South Asia Expo will be held from June 19 to 24, 2025, in Kunming, Yunnan, focusing on "unity, cooperation, and common development" to enhance economic and trade exchanges between China and South Asian countries [1]. Group 1: Internationalization - Sri Lanka will be the theme country, and Thailand will be the special partner country, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China [2]. - Nearly 800 exhibition booths will be set up in two South Asia pavilions, with India and Pakistan having the most booths, each with 140 [2]. - Over 2,500 participating enterprises include more than 120 well-known companies from the Fortune Global 500 and China’s top 500, representing a 36% increase from the previous expo [2]. Group 2: Professionalization - The expo will feature 11 specialized pavilions, including manufacturing, green energy, coffee, and traditional Chinese medicine, with specialized pavilions accounting for nearly 70% of the total [2]. - More than 1,200 professional buyers from over 30 countries and regions have registered to attend, enhancing the effectiveness of trade cooperation [2]. Group 3: Marketization - The expo will implement a fully market-oriented operation for the first time, collaborating with 22 enterprises for brand partnerships [3]. - A promotional event in Beijing attracted representatives from 9 countries and over 80 organizations and enterprises [3]. - The establishment of the "South Expo Release Hall" will allow 53 enterprises to launch new products, covering various fields such as biomedicine, new energy vehicles, and smart home appliances [3]. Group 4: Investment and Cooperation - The expo will host multiple activities, including the 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum and the 4th RCEP (Yunnan) International Trade and Investment Forum, focusing on regional cooperation and economic integration [4][5]. - A total of 140 key investment projects will be introduced during the "Invest in Yunnan" investment promotion conference [5]. Group 5: Cultural Exchange - The expo will feature the "Yunnan International Friendship City Cooperation Week" to deepen cooperation with 115 partner cities from 37 countries [6]. - The "Silk Road Cloud Clothing: South Expo Fashion Week" will showcase national intangible cultural heritage clothing and Southeast Asian fashion [6]. Group 6: Technological Innovation - The expo will highlight new technologies such as artificial intelligence and low-altitude economy, showcasing advancements in green trade, digital trade, and service trade [7][8]. - The establishment of a green energy pavilion will promote cross-border green electricity trading platforms [7]. Group 7: Economic Connectivity - Yunnan aims to enhance economic cooperation with South Asian countries by leveraging its geographical advantages and infrastructure connectivity [9][10]. - The province will implement a multi-modal transport system to facilitate trade and logistics [9]. Group 8: Trade Development - Yunnan will focus on developing cross-border e-commerce and digital economy initiatives, including a "Travel Yunnan" pavilion to promote tourism and healthcare services [7][11]. - The province will support the growth of new trade formats, including cross-border e-commerce, to expand market reach [12][13]. Group 9: Foreign Investment - Yunnan has introduced measures to stabilize and improve foreign investment, with a focus on optimizing the structure of foreign capital [14]. - The province aims to attract foreign investment in key sectors such as manufacturing and digital economy, achieving a 14.92% year-on-year increase in actual foreign investment in the first quarter [14].