The reporter learned from the press briefing of the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo held on September 16 that more than 3,400 companies from more than 70 countries and regions participated in the exhibition, and the total number of exhibitors increased by 5.3% over the previous edition. The exhibition covers a total area of about 170,000 square meters and focuses on showcasing the latest results of cooperation between China and ASEAN countries and new business opportunities in the 3.0 edition of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and ASEAN. It is also a key year for speeding up implementation after the signing of the 3.0 upgrade protocol for the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area. The theme of this year's East China Expo is “Sharing 3.0 Opportunities to Create a Better Life”. For the first time, East Timor appeared as an official member of ASEAN and a co-host of the East Expo. This was the first time that 11 countries gathered in Nanning after ASEAN expansion, and the East Expo's circle of friends ushered in a historic moment.

The reporter learned from the press briefing of the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo held on September 16 that more than 3,400 companies from more than 70 countries and regions participated in the exhibition, and the total number of exhibitors increased by 5.3% over the previous edition. The exhibition covers a total area of about 170,000 square meters and focuses on showcasing the latest results of cooperation between China and ASEAN countries and new business opportunities in the 3.0 edition of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and ASEAN. It is also a key year for speeding up implementation after the signing of the 3.0 upgrade protocol for the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area. The theme of this year's East China Expo is “Sharing 3.0 Opportunities to Create a Better Life”. For the first time, East Timor appeared as an official member of ASEAN and a co-host of the East Expo. This was the first time that 11 countries gathered in Nanning after ASEAN expansion, and the East Expo's circle of friends ushered in a historic moment.