In numbers: Deeper China-ASEAN ties promise tangible benefits

The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo attracted more than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions.

With the spotlight on new business opportunities under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 framework and on the application of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the 2026 CAEXPO served as a catalyst for further deepening the win-win economic and trade cooperation between China and ASEAN member states.