On the banks of Dianchi Lake, with clear waters shimmering, thousands of merchants gather in colorful Yunnan. The 10th China South Asia Expo kicked off on June 11th in Kunming, Yunnan. This economic and trade event rooted in Spring City and connecting mountains and seas once again embraces the world with an open attitude, consolidates consensus with the power of cooperation, and adds a new chapter to the development picture of mutual benefit and win-win between China and South Asian countries.

At present, Kunming is full of vitality everywhere. Inside the exhibition hall, handicrafts and specialty agricultural products from South Asia are showcased in a colorful manner, while Chinese intelligent manufacturing and high-tech exhibits are showcased in a spectacular manner; Between the venues, Chinese and foreign merchants shuttle back and forth, with lively discussions and exchanges. More than 1500 professional purchasers have registered, with overseas purchasers accounting for over 60%. Enterprises from 45 countries including Germany, Brazil, and Egypt have participated in procurement for the first time... With a constant flow of people and surging business opportunities, it is a vivid portrayal of China and South Asian countries' mutual exchange and joint progress.

Over the past decade, the scale of the South China International Fair has continued to expand, the quality has been continuously upgraded, and the radiation range has continued to expand. The platform value has become increasingly prominent, continuously activating the surging momentum of regional cooperation. By 2025, the trade volume between China and South Asian countries will exceed 200 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 10.7%. China has become the largest trading partner of countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. The South China International Fair has long surpassed the significance of a single exhibition, becoming a bridge and link for China and South Asian countries to seek common development, a golden platform for economic and trade cooperation, and a warm carrier for cultural exchanges.

Using grand events as a medium, China and South Asian countries have broken the barrier of mountains and seas, and trade channels have become increasingly smooth. The scale and quality of bilateral trade continue to expand and upgrade; With mutual understanding as the wings, crossing geographical distances, industrial cooperation has become increasingly deep, and cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, transportation, electricity, and communication has yielded fruitful results; Embracing inclusiveness, bridging cultural differences, promoting mutual learning among civilizations, and increasing frequency of people to people exchanges.

Relying on the window of the South China International Fair, China and South Asian countries will surely cross mountains and seas, unite and move forward, create a new chapter in connectivity, and strive for a prosperous future in mutual benefit. (Looking into the New Era)