KUNMING, China, Aug 2 (Bernama-PRNewswire) — The eighth edition of the China-South Asia Expo (CSAE), a six-day event, commenced on July 23rd in Kunming, Yunnan Province. This year, the expo welcomed over 2,000 local, regional and international exhibitors from 82 countries and regions. Nearly half of these exhibitors came from outside of China, with the heaviest representation being companies located throughout South and Southeast Asia.
This year’s CSAE, themed “Unity and Cooperation for Development,” offers an expansive showcase across a wide range of sectors, with a spotlight on companies in the green energy, modern agriculture, healthcare, leisure, entertainment, culture and tourism fields, highlighting the economic and trade potential between China and South Asian countries. The expo features 15 exhibition halls, with nearly 60% of the available space allocated to targeted industries, including dedicated spaces for building science and technology, manufacturing, green energy, modern agriculture, and region-specific products. For the first time, the expo features a Coffee Industry Pavilion, hosting over 160 exhibitors. Additionally, the South Asia Pavilion has expanded to include two halls, providing space for more than 800 booths, and incorporating a special exhibition area for Pakistan, this year’s theme country.