10th China-South Asia Expo opens amid growing regional trade

From textiles and tea to home decor and handicrafts, exhibitors from across South Asia and beyond are showcasing their products at the 10th China-South Asia Expo, which opened on Thursday in southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

The expo, a major platform for economic and trade exchanges between China and South Asian countries, is bringing together businesses, government officials and investors from across the region.

This year, Bangladesh is serving as the Theme Country. The expo comes amid expanding economic ties between China and South Asia. Official figures show trade between China and South Asian countries exceeded 200 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, up 10.7 percent year on year.