China-ASEAN Expo further drives economic, trade cooperation
China DailyA view of the venue for the 20th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. PENG HUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY NANNING - Participants at the 21st China-ASEAN Expo, which kicked off on Tuesday in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, emphasized the importance of deepening economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. The theme of this year's expo focuses on "Upholding amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness for common development, creating a diamond crown new future -- promoting development of a China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 and high-quality growth of this region." Bilateral economic and trade cooperation has continued to upgrade over the years, with positive progress achieved in negotiations for version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, Li said.