This combo photo shows an aerial city view of Wuxiang New District of Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 6, 2025 (above) and on Aug. 13, 2015 (below). Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial view of Na'an expressway in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 6, 2025 (above) and on Aug. 10, 2015 (below). Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial city view near Qinghuan Road in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 6, 2025 (above) and on Aug. 13, 2015 (below). Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial view of a park under construction on Aug. 13, 2015 (below) and after its completion on Sept. 6, 2025 (above) in Wuxiang New District of Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial view of Beifeng interchange under construction on Aug. 15, 2015 (below) and after its completion on Sept. 6, 2025 (above) in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial city view of Wuxiang New District of Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 6, 2025 (above) and on Aug. 16, 2015 (below). Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial view of a residential area near Na'an expressway in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 6, 2025 (above) and on Oct. 15, 2015 (below). Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial city view near Dongge Road and Xiangzhu Avenue in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 15, 2025 (above) and on Nov. 16, 2015 (below). Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial city view of Wuxiang New District of Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 6, 2025 (above) and on Aug. 16, 2015 (below). Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial view of Na'an expressway in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 6, 2025 (above) and on Aug. 10, 2015 (below). Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial city view near Dongge Road and Xiangzhu Avenue in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 15, 2025 (above) and on Nov. 16, 2015 (below). Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

This combo photo shows an aerial view of Min'an interchange in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sept. 14, 2025 (above) and on April 6, 2015 (below). Nanning, the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Expo, is an important gateway for China's opening-up and its cooperation with the ASEAN countries, and a pivotal hub of the Beibu Gulf economic zone.

In recent years, Nanning has actively promoted its high-quality economic and social development, leading to rapid urbanization and continuous expansion of the city. Nanning is now extending a welcome to visitors from all over the world.

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is scheduled to be held in Nanning from Sept. 17 to 21. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)