STORY: Expo to inject fresh impetus into China-ASEAN economic, trade ties: Cambodian scholar
SHOOTING TIME: Sept. 25, 2024
DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:35
LOCATION: Phnom Penh
CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the 21st China-ASEAN Expo
2. various of ASEAN countries
3. SOUNDBITE (English): THONG MENGDAVID, Lecturer at the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy of the Royal University of Phnom Penh

STORYLINE:

The 21st China-ASEAN Expo is expected to stimulate China-ASEAN economic and trade relations, a Cambodian scholar said Wednesday.

The five-day expo kicked off Tuesday in Nanning, capital city of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. More than 3,000 enterprises participated in the event.

SOUNDBITE (English): THONG MENGDAVID, Lecturer at the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy of the Royal University of Phnom Penh
"The expo is expected to inject fresh impetus into China-ASEAN relations by creating opportunities for cooperation, particularly in areas such as technology, infrastructure, agriculture, education, tourism, and green development.
It is also expected to advance the building of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 and promote high-quality regional development through a variety of economic and trade activities.
The expo has made important contributions to the economic integration between China and ASEAN, facilitating investment flows and cross-border economic opportunities, laying the foundation for building a more connected, resilient and dynamic region.
By providing a dedicated space for businesses and policymakers to engage, the event can lead to tangible partnerships and enhanced trade flows.
By fostering trade and economic relations, promoting innovation, and encouraging cultural exchange, the expo plays a pivotal role in shaping a prosperous and sustainable future for the region."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Phnom Penh.
(XHTV)