The Guangdong provincial government will hold the 2025 China (Guangdong) – ASEAN Trade Promotion and Supply Chain Cooperation Development Coordination Conferenceon June 10, 2025, at Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center. This major international event aims to deepen trade and investment ties between Guangdong and ASEAN countries, accelerating regional economic integration.

Guangdong-ASEAN Cooperation Reaches New Heights

The conference expects to attract around 600 participants, including government officials, diplomatic representatives, business leaders, experts, and overseas Chinese from China and ASEAN nations. According to Yao Xinmin, Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Guangdong Committee, the event will feature a main session, multiple thematic dialogues, and parallel forums focusing on China-Indonesia economic exchanges and cross-border e-commerce collaboration. These will provide high-level platforms for policy dialogue and business matchmaking, fostering tangible cooperation.

Focus Areas: Collaboration Mechanisms, Supply Chain Resilience, Trade Facilitation, and Digital Economy

Discussions will center on establishing efficient cooperation mechanisms to tackle global supply chain challenges, enhancing regional supply chain resilience and efficiency. Investment facilitation and regulatory alignment will also be key topics. Cross-border e-commerce, a fast-growing sector in ASEAN, will be bolstered through strategic partnerships with e-commerce associations from Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Institutional Innovation Driving Sustainable Cooperation

The conference will see several landmark institutional initiatives:

Establishment of the China-ASEAN Business Council Guangdong Office, serving as a communication bridge between enterprises and governments.

Launch of the “Yue Chain ASEAN” online service platform, providing one-stop trade and investment support.

Opening of five national-level trade and investment service centersin Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam, facilitating Guangdong enterprises'market access.

Formation of the Guangdong-ASEAN International Supply Chain Cooperation Alliance, promoting collaboration in advanced manufacturing, green agriculture, and international logistics to integrate industrial chains.

RCEP Investment Legal Guide Supports Enterprises “Going Global”

The conference will release the first edition of the RCEP Country Investment Legal Guide, covering Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It offers comprehensive insights on investment laws, foreign investment policies, compliance risks, and practical procedures. Wang Hongjian, Deputy Secretary-General of the Guangdong International Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that the guide provides vital legal support to enterprises, helping them navigate compliance and risk mitigation, with more country editions forthcoming.

Guangdong's Multi-Dimensional Support for Enterprise Internationalization

Guangdong has established nine overseas Guangdong chambers of commerce and five trade representative offices in ASEAN countries, building a robust overseas network. The ongoing “Thousand Enterprises Going Global” initiative organized 119 trade delegations last year, helping over 2,300 companies explore international markets. Export hubs like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Shantou have set up provincial RCEP enterprise service centers to assist firms in leveraging tariff preferences and rules of origin for trade upgrading.

Digital Economy and Cross-Border E-Commerce: New Growth Engines

The conference will launch the China (Guangdong)-ASEAN Cross-Border E-Commerce Strategic Cooperation Initiative, linking regional e-commerce associations to promote digital platforms, logistics integration, and supply chain technology. The exhibition will showcase innovative “cross-border e-commerce + industry cluster” models, reflecting Guangdong's use of live streaming and new retail formats to drive traditional industry digital transformation.

What This Means for Global Business

For investors, bankers, insurers, and legal advisors focused on the Asia-Pacific, the Guangdong-ASEAN conference offers a front-row view of a rising trade corridor. Guangdong leverages policy support, institutional innovation, digital transformation, and practical legal tools to unlock ASEAN's market potential while mitigating investment risks.

This multifaceted cooperation not only exemplifies regional economic integration but also serves as a model for building diversified supply chains and expanding into Southeast Asia. Under the RCEP framework, the deepening Guangdong-ASEAN partnership signals robust prospects for trade facilitation and investment growth.