China-South Asia Expo 2024: A Platform for Global Trade and Cooperation

The eighth China-South Asia Expo (CSAE) began on July 23, 2024, in Kunming, China. Themed 'Unity and Cooperation for Development,' the expo features over 2,000 exhibitors from 82 countries, with a strong focus on green energy, modern agriculture, and healthcare. The event aims to strengthen trade ties between China and South Asian countries.

The eighth edition of the China-South Asia Expo (CSAE) kicked off on July 23, 2024, in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. Attracting over 2,000 exhibitors from 82 countries, the expo highlights economic and trade potential between China and South Asia.

This year’s theme, 'Unity and Cooperation for Development,' emphasizes green energy, modern agriculture, healthcare, and more. The expo boasts 15 exhibition halls and has allocated nearly 60% of its space to key industries, including a new Coffee Industry Pavilion and an expanded South Asia Pavilion.

Since its debut in 2013, CSAE has been vital in boosting China-South Asia trade, drawing over 18,000 companies, over 4 million visitors, and generating over US$100 billion in trade. The event supports policy exchanges, commodity trading, and investment, reflecting significant growth with US$200 billion in trade noted in 2023 alone.