A delegation from North China's Shanxi province attended the 8th China-South Asia Expo that commenced in Kunming, Yunnan on July 23, showcasing the province's latest achievements in various industries, including equipment manufacturing, ceramics, and agricultural products.

The Shanxi exhibition area. [Photo by Yan Jie/Shanxi Daily]

A total of 11 renowned companies participated in the event, including Shanxi Xinghuacun Fenjiu Group Co, Shanxi Jinsha Purple Pottery Co, Shanxi Dingxin Biotechnology Co, Shanxi Taihang Pharmaceutical Co, and Shanxi Culture and Tourism Iron Art Production Co.

"By participating in the expo, we aim to encourage enterprises to actively 'go global' and 'bring in'," explained a representative from the Department of Commerce of Shanxi Province. 

The representative added that this will further deepen economic and trade exchanges between Shanxi and South Asian countries, expand presence in RCEP markets, and enhance integration into the Belt and Road Initiative.

Since its inception in 2013, the expo has become a comprehensive platform for goods trade, investment and promotion, tourism cooperation and cultural exchange. 

This year's event features 15 venues, including two South Asian pavilions showcasing the culture and characteristics of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan and the Maldives. A total of 26 provinces, cities and districts in China participated in the exhibition.