NANNING, China — On September 17, the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit will kick off in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
The Chinese vice president, Han Zheng, will deliver the opening address, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced.
Foreign leaders and senior officials confirmed for the ceremony include:
- U Nyo Saw, prime minister of Myanmar
- Bounthong Chitmany, vice president of the Lao PDR
- Vongsey Vissoth, deputy prime minister of Cambodia and minister in charge of the Council of Ministers
- Fadillah Yusof, deputy prime minister of Malaysia and minister of energy transition and water transformation
- Mai Van Chinh, deputy prime minister of Vietnam
- Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of ASEAN
As a marquee annual event, the China-ASEAN Expo serves as a key platform for dialogue, networking, and exploring business and investment opportunities across Southeast Asia. Young entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers will be watching closely as regional leaders set the tone for deeper economic ties and future collaboration.
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