The 2023 Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International Expo is scheduled to be held from June 2 to 4 in area A of the China Import and Export Fair Complex.

This expo features several areas, including an international cooperation and exchange area, an international brands area, and a foreign trade and Silk Road e-commerce area. The exhibition area measures 50,000 square meters, and will hold more than 1,000 exhibitors. The expo has also planned for over 70 cooperation and exchange activities to be held in the exhibition.

Representatives from 57 countries are set to participate in this year's expo, including 25 from Asia, 10 from the Americas, nine from Africa, 11 from Europe and two from Oceania. Additionally, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Cote d 'Ivoire will set up national image exhibition areas for the first time at the event.

Other highlighted areas at this year's expo are the RCEP culture and trade cooperation exhibition area, the achievements of the China-Europe freight railway exhibition area, the China-Africa friendship and cooperation exhibition area, the South Pacific friendship and cooperation exhibition area, the Latin America culture and trade exhibition area, and the popular products exhibition area.

As part of the exposition, several related forums will be held at the Guangzhou Yuexiu International Convention Center on June 1, including one themed conference, five parallel sub-forums and two supporting activities.

The 2023 Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International Expo is scheduled to be held in Guangzhou. [Photo/WeChat account: GZWS411665430]