Group 1 - The China-Central Asia Trade Facilitation Cooperation Platform was officially launched at the second China-Central Asia Summit, serving as a strategic hub for trade between China and Central Asian countries [1] - The Jiangsu Central Asia Center, established through a partnership between Suhao Holdings Group and Xuanwu District, aims to connect resources and demands between Jiangsu Province and the five Central Asian countries, enhancing supply chain stability and promoting integrated development of domestic and foreign trade [1][2] - The Jiangsu Central Asia Center has been operational for nine months, focusing on trade cooperation, cultural exchange, and market expansion services for enterprises, leveraging cross-border e-commerce to empower import and export trade [1] Group 2 - In April, the Ministry of Commerce approved the upgrade of the Jiangsu Central Asia Center project to a national strategic platform, highlighting its significant role in regional trade [2] - The 2025 Jiangsu (Astana) Import and Export Commodity Exhibition showcased Jiangsu enterprises, including Tuyuetech, which discovered new market opportunities in Central Asia during their visit [2] - As of April, trade between Jiangsu and Central Asian countries reached $1.41 billion, with 106 enterprises established by Central Asian countries in Jiangsu, and a total investment of $830 million from Jiangsu into Central Asia [3]

Group 1 - The 137th Canton Fair's third phase took place from May 1 to May 5 in Guangzhou, featuring a total exhibition area of 515,000 square meters and 24,560 booths, with 12,043 participating companies [1] - The theme of this phase was "Beautiful Life," showcasing five professional sectors across 21 exhibition areas, aimed at enhancing the quality of life and experience [1] - The number of participating companies included 8,49 brand enterprises and over 2,200 high-quality specialty enterprises, which is an increase of more than 100 compared to the previous session, indicating improved structure and quality of exhibitors [1] Group 2 - As of April 24, approximately 890,000 products were uploaded by companies on the online platform for the third phase of the Canton Fair, highlighting the emphasis on the integration of online and offline participation [2] - The import exhibition featured 284 companies from 30 countries and regions, including notable participation from Turkey, Russia, India, and others, showcasing a diverse range of products [2] - The Global Food Show event, scheduled for May 3, will feature specialty imported food and beverage companies from countries like South Korea, Japan, and Malaysia, facilitating connections between quality Chinese importers and suppliers [2]