China and ASEAN countries share geographical proximity, cultural affinity, and close people-to-people bonds. The history of friendly exchanges between the two peoples dates back a long time, making them not only good neighbors who render mutual assistance in trying times, but also good friends who treat each other with utmost sincerity and good partners working together for common development. 20 years ago, visionary leaders of China and the ASEAN countries jointly made a great decision of organizing the China-ASEAN Expo annually in Nanning of Guangxi, China, a major initiative for adapting to the overarching trend of economic globalization and regional economic integration.