南博会启幕：73国2500家企业共绘区域经贸新图景

Group 1 - The 9th China-South Asia Expo opened in Kunming, Yunnan, with participation from 73 countries and regions, showcasing over 2,500 enterprises, highlighting trade cooperation between China and South Asia, Southeast Asia [1][3] - Sri Lanka is the theme country and Thailand is the invited partner country, with nearly 70% of the 16 exhibition halls dedicated to specialized pavilions, including manufacturing, green energy, and traditional medicine [3][6] - The expo features nearly 1,000 overseas enterprises, a 20% increase from the previous edition, and over 120 Fortune 500 and industry-leading companies, marking a 35% rise [3][10] Group 2 - The manufacturing pavilion, themed "Gathering New Forces, Intelligent Manufacturing Future," showcases innovative technologies and features 52 leading enterprises, including several Fortune 500 companies [6][4] - Two South Asia pavilions with nearly 800 booths were set up, with India and Pakistan having the most booths at 140 each, emphasizing the development opportunities presented by China's large consumer market [8][10] - The expo has served over 20,000 domestic and foreign enterprises, facilitating foreign trade transactions exceeding $110 billion, with projected trade between China and South Asia reaching nearly $200 billion in 2024, doubling over the past decade with an average annual growth of about 6.3% [10][8]