The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) announced the success of the "Lancang-Mekong Green Cooperation Exhibition" held recently at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok, Thailand. The event attracted thousands of attendees and significantly raised awareness by showcasing collaborative achievements in the Lancang-Mekong region, reflecting a decade of prosperous cooperation and setting a new course for sustainable green development with cutting-edge technologies. It also demonstrated acceptance and support for the cooperation framework from both the public and private sectors of Thailand and China.
The "Lancang-Mekong Green Cooperation Exhibition," organised by CCPIT and managed by Shanghai Pudong International Exhibition Co., Ltd., concluded successfully. Zhou Guangyao, CCPIT representative in Thailand, delivered a welcoming address on behalf of the organisers. Distinguished guests who also delivered speeches included Zhang Xiaoxiao, Counsellor of the Commercial Office of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Thailand; Yang Dongsheng, Vice President of CCPIT Shanghai; Xu Genluo, Vice President of the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Jiraporn Wiriyapongsakul, representative of the Federation of Thai Industries.
Mr. Zhou Guangyao stated, "The CCPIT (Lancang-Mekong) Green Cooperation Exhibition was initiated by CCPIT to promote the 'Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Framework.' This exhibition showcases the prosperous history of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Framework, which includes Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, over the past 10 years. It also raises expectations for future cooperative projects, emphasising the expansion of green technology cooperation in the Lancang-Mekong region."
The exhibition spanned 1,000 square metres and featured 34 leading companies from China, including Huawei, Longi Green Energy, GAC Aion, Haima Automobile, Yinghe Technology, Tailing, and Yadea. They showcased new technologies and innovative products to present green technologies to visitors. The organisers also held technology exhibitions, business matching meetings, new product launches, policy promotion conferences, and many other concurrent activities.
The event included the Sino-Thai Green Technology Cooperation Summit, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and academics from Thailand, China, and the Lancang-Mekong region to engage in in-depth discussions on the development and future trends of green technologies such as electric vehicles, solar power, energy conservation, and environmental protection.
The exhibition also showcased 20 collaborative projects from the six countries, focusing on green development, ecosystem conservation, and clean energy. Examples include a waste disposal project in Laos following the establishment of an environmental cooperation centre, a new bean variety project in Myanmar promoting environmentally friendly yield increases, a smart water supply project in Cambodia involving green technology banks, and a smart streetlight project in Myanmar by the Yunnan Green Industry Association.
This exhibition not only promoted in-depth exchanges and cooperation between Thailand and China in green technology but also aimed to explore new paths and approaches for sustainable green development in the Lancang-Mekong region and globally. The successful staging of this exhibition will contribute to the development of cooperation in the Lancang-Mekong region, supporting energy and building a shared future for humanity.