China-ASEAN Building Technology Exhibition opens in Guilin

The China-ASEAN Building Technology Exhibition was launched in Guilin, Guangxi, on Sept 15.

Ministers from China and other countries visit the exhibition. [Photo provided to en.gxzf.gov.cn]

Focusing on intelligent building and joint efforts to create a better living environment in China and ASEAN, the expo serves as a key platform for showcasing advanced building technologies and deepening regional cooperation.

The event has 7 exhibition zones – covering areas like China-ASEAN cooperation achievements, smart construction, and "quality housing". Enterprises from ASEAN countries including Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Laos are also participating.

Laotian guests at the exhibition are very interested in the snake-like robot developed by China. [Photo provided to en.gxzf.gov.cn]

On display are safe, green, quality housing, building materials tailored to Southeast Asia's climate, as well as innovations like modular buildings and property service robots.

These exhibits highlight China's shift from scale-focused to intelligent construction, and its low-carbon, efficient solutions for global infrastructure.

Yang Lvfeng, head of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, said the expo aims to promote tech and industry collaboration between China and ASEAN.

Chinese and foreign guests visit the "quality housing"exhibition zone. [Photo provided to en.gxzf.gov.cn]

Guangxi will continue to act as a bridge boosting regional cooperation and building better living environments for local people.