The opening ceremony of the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit was held in Nanning, the capital city of South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on September 17, 2023, marking the official opening of the annual event. The Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center, where the expo is held, has become a popular "must-go" place for many exhibitors and visitors in the city.