Commodity expo to promote trade with South Asian nations

KUNMING - Representatives at the just-ended South and Southeast Asia Commodity Expo and Investment Fair said the event has brought more opportunities to China, South and Southeast Asian countries.

The expo, which was held from June 14 to 20 in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, the country's major gateway to Southeast Asia and South Asia, has highlighted China's closer ties with the region as it pushes forward the Belt and Road Initiative.

With six major exhibition areas, 17 pavilions and 7,500 standard booths, the exposition draws exhibitors from 74 countries, regions and international organizations. A total of 3,348 enterprises from home and abroad were present at the expo.