Crafting New Trade Routes
The 9th China-South Asia Expo kicked off in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, drawing participants from more than 50 countries, including all South and Southeast Asian nations. As a key platform for regional collaboration, the event highlights partnerships across industries – from tech and textiles to tourism and agriculture.
A Nepali Artisan's Perspective
For Nepali entrepreneur Rupak Parajuli, the expo is more than a trade fair – it's a vibrant crossroads of culture and commerce. "I've connected with buyers from India, Myanmar and beyond," he says. Parajuli specializes in handcrafted Dhaka textiles, blending traditional designs with modern color palettes to appeal to global markets.
Building Bridges with Weave and Web
Beyond the exhibition halls, Rupak is leveraging e-commerce tools to expand his reach. Live demos and social media teasers at the expo have driven online traffic to his Nepali workshops, translating digital buzz into real orders. "The digital workshops and cross-border forums here are game changers," he notes, pointing to a new wave of young customers eager for authentic, sustainable fashion.
Looking Ahead
As the week-long expo gears up for keynote speeches and B2B matchmaking, entrepreneurs like Parajuli are setting their sights on long-term partnerships. With fresh contacts and renewed momentum, he plans to ramp up production and explore collaborative projects in the Chinese mainland and across South Asia. For global citizens hungry for cultural exchange and market innovation, this expo is weaving threads of friendship one handshake at a time.
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Weaving friendship: Nepali artisan's journey at China-South Asia Expo
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