第9届中国—南亚博览会参展企业达2500多家

Core Insights - The 9th China-South Asia Expo opened in Kunming, Yunnan, with participation from 73 countries, regions, and international organizations, featuring over 2,500 enterprises [1] - The theme of this year's expo is "Unity and Cooperation for Common Development," with Sri Lanka as the theme country and Thailand as the guest partner country [1] - The expo includes 16 exhibition halls, with nearly 70% dedicated to professional exhibits, showcasing advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and modern agriculture [1] Trade and Economic Cooperation - The expo has previously served over 20,000 domestic and international enterprises, facilitating foreign trade transactions exceeding $110 billion [1] - The Ministry of Commerce projects that trade between China and South Asian countries will approach $200 billion by 2024, doubling over ten years with an average annual growth of approximately 6.3% [1] - China has consistently been the largest trading partner for countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh [1] Events and Activities - During the expo, nearly 40 professional economic and trade activities will be held, including the China-South Asia Cooperation Forum and project matching sessions [2] - The first day of the expo is designated for professional visitors, while the following five days are open to the general public [2]