Changchun’s Expo Fuels Regional Cooperation And Trade Growth

Published on August 29, 2025

The 15th China Northeastern Asia Expo was recently inaugurated on August 27, 2023, at Changchun, the capital city of Jilin Province, which is located in the northeastern part of China. Due to this region of China having border trades with Russia, Mongolia, and gathering world-renowned resources like oil, this expo is the ideal path to advance regional trading as well as cooperation. More than 10,000 businesspeople and practitioners are expected to arrive from over 40 countries and regions, which is an amazing surge. The theme of this Expo Northeastern Asia stands as Join Hands with Northeast Asia, Open Up for a Win-Win Future, illustrating that this region is keen on future world partnerships.

All the products are showcased at a combined area of 73,000 square meters. From Russia, one can obtain chocolates, Mongolia is famous for its hats, as well as Pakistani vases and Thai balms. Availability of these products is a clear indicator of the wish of the people to cross borders and do business in these countries, which shows a clear economic interest in cooperation.

The Expo’s Influence on Fostering Regional Trade and Cooperation

The atmosphere at the China-Northeast Asia Expo was filled with the enthusiasm of cooperation and collaboration. It enables a wide variety of businesses to interact and is crucial for new energy, food processing, automotive parts production, and biomedicine. As with most expositions, the Ministry of Commerce, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, and the Jilin Provincial Government made sure that the expo serves as a world market for collaboration and innovation.

Like most business leaders, Chelhot, the CEO of FlightHub, was quite optimistic and, in addition, remarked that the expo empowers many to work for a greater common good. It serves most of the objectives in business, such as relationships, trust, and long as well as short-term partnerships that drive globalization.

Innovative Products and Technologies Capture Attention

This year’s expo showcased the interesting integration of innovative technology with traditional products. One such example was a customized sock knitting machine that creates socks based on 3D foot scans. It was a whole new level of textile manufacturing that piqued visitors’ interests. Businesspeople were eager to use and test the device and its on-site tailoring capabilities.

Another popular attraction was The Xiuzheng Pharmaceuticals Xiongdan Kaiming Tablet, a traditional Chinese medicine used for the treatment of acute iridocyclitis and primary open-angle glaucoma. Chen Aiping, an exhibitor from South Korea, showed an intent to introduce the tablet to the Korean market, which highlights the globalization of traditional medicine.

Global Interest in Chongqing’s Innovative Drone Technology Showcases Region-Specific Innovations

The expo also focused on emerging technologies. The drone technology developed in Tonghua city of Jilin Province created considerable interest. An Indonesian participant, Chen Hongping, was impressed by fire-extinguishing drones, viewing them as useful for emergency support in fire-prone rural areas. This illustrates the integration of technology into trade cooperation as a means of addressing the region’s most pressing problems.

The attention given to drone technology as well as biomedicine reflects the growth of the digital economy and advanced manufacturing, which have developed rapidly in China and the rest of the world.

Economic Impact and Growing Trade

The China-Northeast Asia Expo has created many meaningful trade relations, with over three thousand signed cooperation projects in previous years. These partnerships span multiple sectors, such as modern services and green infrastructure, and over 2.05 trillion yuan, or approximately 288.48 billion dollars, in investment.

Trade with South Korea, Japan, Russia, Mongolia, and North Korea reached 901.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, as reported by South Korea. China’s South Korea and Japan trading partners, mark an increase of 1.6 percent over the last year. These countries contribute to nearly 15 percent of China’s foreign trade, depicting the significance of the region in modern trade.

Supporting Policies and Infrastructure Development

China’s advancing continental commerce with foreign countries further stipulates its foreign commerce measures. A report claimed that China, at the onset of the 14th five-year plan period (2021-2025), added or expanded 40 entry points, bringing the number of ports to 311. The goal of this expansion is the ease trade as well as increase the efficiency of cross-border transactions.

There is an ongoing construction of an inspection building in Hunchun city, which sits at the intersection note with Russia and North Korea, worth a hundred fifty million Yuan. The building is projected to serve 2 million passengers and 2 million tons of cargo every year, which enhances regional integration.

Conclusion: The Prospects of Regional Cooperation

The 15th China-Northeast Asia Expo is a remarkable example of both regional and global open cooperation, showcasing how they can drive shared growth. The Expo promoted products and partnerships and also highlighted technological innovations that showcased how Northeast Asia is becoming a global hub of commerce and collaboration. The Expo clearly serves as a venue to promote cross-border cooperation and business expansion, as China continues to take the lead in trade and economic development in the region. The China-Northeast Asia Expo will continue to strengthen relationships and harness opportunities among nations concerning trade, technology, and sustainable development.