The launching ceremony of the 2020 Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International Expo is held on Sept 24 in Guangzhou. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

James Kimonyo, Rwandan ambassador to China, delivers a speech during the opening ceremony, noting that the expo has offered opportunities in investment and cooperation for Rwanda. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Guests, including ambassadors to China from countries like Benin, Kazakhstan, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Mozambique, officials from consulates general of foreign countries in Guangzhou, representatives of business organizations from countries and regions alongside the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, scholars, experts, as well as leaders of the Guangzhou government, attend the opening ceremony. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]