The China-ASEAN, Association of Southeast Asian Nation is an organization with 11 members including China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos Myanmar, and Cambodia. Originally established in 1967, the organization's overall goal is to accelerate regional economic growth, social progress and cultural development. This organization with 11-members is considered the voice for regional trade and security issues since the 1990s.
In 1992, members agree upon free trade and hope to further cooperation between China and ASEAN countries. By 2010, many ASEAN members hope to have firmly established a free trade area in China.
During the 7th China-ASEAN Summit on October 8, 2003, Premier Wen Jiabao of the People's Republic of China proposed that a China-ASEAN Expo be held annually in Nanning, Guangxi, China beginning in 2004. This initiative was welcomed by ASEAN leaders and was written into the Chairman's Statement released after the Summit. The Chinese Premier also suggested that a China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit be held simultaneously with the China-ASEAN Expo.
The 1st China-ASEAN Expo and the 1st China-ASEAN Business and investment Summit were successfully held in Nanning, China in November, 2004. This Expo offers a new platform for further cooperation between China and ASEAN Countries, and considered as a means to deepen China's strategic partnership and further develop friendly ties with other ASEAN Members.
The Annual China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning displays electrical appliances, mechanical equipment and automobile, and its parts. As of 2006, over 2,000 participants took part in the China-ASEAN Expo, with hopes that it will continue to grow annually.
China-ASEAN EXPO
The China-ASEAN Expo is held usually every October/November. In 2006, the 3rd China-ASEAN Business& Investment Summit was held simultaneously in accordance to the proposal set by Wen Jiabao in 2003.
Expo participant included from many different fields of industry including machinery & equipment, electronic & household appliances, hardware & construction material, agriculture, tourism, light industry and service industry. All representatives were at the expo not only to develop further networks, but also to support their mutual benefits and economic trade cooperation.
CAEXPO Objective:
1. To promote the building of China-ASEAN Free Trade Area;
2. To strive for mutual benefit and common prosperity;
3. And to provide tremendous opportunities for the business communities from around the world.
Organizers:
Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources of Brunei Darussalam, Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Ministry of the Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of the Trade of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, Ministry of Commerce of the Union of Myanmar, Department of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Philippines, Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Singapore, Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Thailand, Ministry of Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, The ASEAN Secretariat
Contact:
CAEXPO Secretariat
Add: 98 Zhuxi Dadao, Nanning
Service Hotline: 0771-961236
Tel: 0771- 581 3161, 581 3162, 581 3163
Fax: 0771-581 3355
Email: caexpo@caexpo.org
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