APT Industrial and Supply Chains Partnering Conference held in Nanning

The scene of the APT Industrial and Supply Chains Partnering Conference. [Photo/China Daily]

The ASEAN PLUS THREE (APT) Industrial and Supply Chains Partnering Conference was held in Nanning, Guangxi, during the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo.

Co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), drawing nearly 1,000 participants.

Representatives from governments, business associations, and enterprises across ASEAN, China, Japan, and South Korea gathered to enhance collaboration in regional industry and supply chains.

During the conference, Zhang Weiwu, vice president of ICBC, released the APT Industrial and Supply Chains Cooperation and Development Report.

Zhang also attended supporting events, such as a Thailand investment promotion seminar and a discussion on the China-Laos Railway and regional development cooperation, to promote in-depth exchanges.

To strengthen the connection between supply and demand, ICBC invited approximately 450 domestic and international enterprises across eight key sectors. These sectors include advanced manufacturing, clean energy, green agriculture, digital technology, smart vehicles, and cross-border finance, fostering opportunities for win-win cooperation.

ICBC plays a key role in regional financial support, operating in 69 countries and regions globally. It has 13 main branches across ASEAN, Japan, and South Korea, making it the Chinese bank with the largest presence in the area.

It serves as the RMB clearing bank in Singapore, Thailand, and Laos, and backs major "going-global" projects like the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway and China-Laos Railway.

ICBC announced it will continue leveraging its strengths to develop a more stable and efficient regional industrial and supply chain system, supporting regional economic growth and enhancing trade cooperation.