Strengthening economic connections and technological advancements foster stronger China-ASEAN relationships through artificial intelligence in trade and innovation.
In the bustling southwestern China region of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous, freight destined for Vietnam transits through the Friendship Pass in Pingxiang, underscoring its crucial role in international trade with the neighboring ASEAN nation. According to recent statistics, trade between the two regions exceeded $41.6 billion in 2024, marking a significant 15.4% increase from the prior year.
Guangxi's strategic location, bridging China and Southeast Asia, makes it an indispensable transit point for goods traveling between the two regions, fostering regional economic cooperation. In addition, beneficial agreements like the Greater Mekong Sub-region Cross-border Transport Facilitation Agreement (CBTA) further improve road transport efficiency and decrease associated costs [4].
Technological advancements and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are anticipated to bolster Guangxi's logistics and trade facilitation in the future, although specific developments in this area are yet to be detailed in available sources.
Remarkable displays of interactive robots graced the 21st China-ASEAN Expo held in Nanning last year, hinting at the region's potential for technological innovation. Moreover, international conferences in the same region have featured presentations of texts interpreted via AI generated by Guangxi-based technology companies [6].
Looking ahead, infrastructure development and deepened economic cooperation with Vietnamese localities are anticipated to amplify the bilateral trade and investment landscape [5]. Guangxi continues to solidify its position as a vital gateway for regional economic activities, particularly with Vietnam.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to boost Guangxi's logistics and trade facilitation in the future, complementing its strategic location as a transit point between China and Southeast Asia. Remarkable AI-generated interpretations of texts, as seen in international conferences, highlight the regional potential for technological innovation, deepening the technologically-driven economic cooperation between Guangxi and Vietnam.
