KUNMING, (Xinhua) -- The 9th China-South Asia Expo opened on Thursday in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, drawing representatives from 73 countries, regions and international organizations, as well as more than 2,500 enterprises.
The six-day event has brought together all South and Southeast Asian nations, featuring 16 exhibition halls, nearly 70 percent of which are dedicated to professional sectors such as manufacturing, green energy, the coffee industry, and traditional Chinese medicine.
Two South Asia-themed pavilions with nearly 800 booths have been set up, with India and Pakistan each hosting 140 booths.
Nearly 40 economic and trade events are scheduled during the expo, including forums and procurement matchmaking meetings aimed at deepening regional cooperation.