The 20th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) opens in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on September 16, 2023. This year's CAEXPO has attracted nearly 2,000 companies, marking an 18.2 percent increase compared to the previous edition. Among them, there are approximately 640 companies from ASEAN countries. The event will host 19 high-level forums covering various areas such as trade, production capacity, and e-commerce. More than 70 economic and trade activities will be organized, during which numerous projects in sectors such as energy and new materials are expected to be signed. (Photos: Chen Tao/GT)