On the morning of May 19, 2026, Dean Li Guanghui of the School of Economics led a delegation to the Guangxi International Expositions Bureau (hereinafter referred to as the “Guangxi Expositions Bureau”) for a special discussion session. Wang Jicai, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Guangxi Expositions Bureau, introduced the latest progress in preparations for the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO). The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on the compilation of the CAEXPO Blue Book - “China-ASEAN Economic and Trade Cooperation Outlook Report (2026 - 2027)”, the China-ASEAN Young Leaders Roundtable Dialogue, as well as cooperation in talent cultivation. Relevant officials from the Research and Development Division and the External Liaison Division of the Guangxi Expositions Bureau also attended the meeting.

Delegation meeting with the Guangxi Expositions Bureau

The meeting helped build new consensus on future cooperation, clarified key task milestones, and further strengthened collaborative ties between the two sides. Moving forward, the School of Economics will continue to leverage its strengths as a think tank, actively serve national strategies, implement the deployment requirements of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, support the successful convening of the 23rd CAEXPO, and provide intellectual support for the deepening of China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation.

Source: Research Office, School of Economics

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