Core Viewpoint - The 15th Xinjiang Kashgar Central Asia South Asia Commodity Fair (Kashgar Fair) opened with the theme "Mutual Communication, Mutual Assistance, Mutual Benefit, Joint Discussion, Joint Construction, and Shared Development" [2][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The Kashgar Fair is being held at the Kashgar International Convention and Exhibition Center, featuring 181 foreign enterprises from 40 countries and regions, alongside 1,120 domestic enterprises [3][4]. - The Guangdong Pavilion, themed "Yue Products Going North," is a highlight of this year's fair [10]. Group 2: Trade and Economic Impact - Central Asia is one of the fastest-growing regions for Guangdong's foreign trade, with a reported year-on-year export and import growth of 23.1% in the first half of this year [6]. - The attraction of the Central Asia and South Asia markets for Guangdong enterprises continues to grow, making the Kashgar Fair an important platform for expanding into these markets [7]. Group 3: Guangdong Participation - The Guangdong Aid to Xinjiang Command and the Guangdong Provincial Department of Commerce actively prepared for the event, encouraging hundreds of enterprises from various cities to participate [8]. - During the fair, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Commerce will organize a government and business delegation to Kashgar for discussions and cooperation [9]. Group 4: Exhibition Details - The Guangdong exhibition area features three special exhibition zones: advanced manufacturing and time-honored brands, textile and clothing, and ceramics, covering a total exhibition area of 2,520 square meters, marking a historical scale for the Guangdong delegation [12][14][15]. - On August 16, Guangdong will host a special event focused on textiles and clothing, where nearly 20 brand enterprises will showcase new products and engage with buyers from Kashgar and Central Asia South Asia [18][19]. Group 5: Historical Context - Since its inception in 2005, the Kashgar Fair has attracted 56 countries and regions, with 38,000 enterprises participating and a total transaction amount exceeding 480 billion RMB, establishing itself as a key platform for regional cooperation and connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative [21][22][23].