Green energy innovation and regional cooperation were in focus as the 10th China-South Asia Expo opened on Thursday in Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

The six-day expo is themed “Solidarity and Coordination for Common Development” and aims to strengthen trade ties and industrial cooperation across the region.

This year’s event features 13 exhibition halls showcasing sectors including green energy, manufacturing, service trade and the coffee industry.

A major attraction is the Green Energy Pavilion, covering around 10,000 square metres, where visitors are introduced to advanced technologies in the energy sector. These include digital inspection systems, drone-based monitoring, smart operations and maintenance, as well as virtual reality demonstrations.

Exhibits highlight innovations such as hydrogen energy business models, photovoltaic power generation, and large-scale energy infrastructure, including hydropower stations. Interactive displays and digital sand tables are being used to explain how modern energy systems operate.

Visitors, including children and industry professionals, are seen engaging with models and demonstrations that showcase the future of clean and smart energy solutions.

Organisers say the expo is designed to promote regional economic integration while encouraging cooperation in emerging industries, particularly in sustainable and green technologies.