China and Southeast Asia unite for tech innovation at CHITEC 2024

CHITEC marks the launch of inaugural China-Southeast Asia Internationalisation Exchange (CSAIE).

China-Southeast-Asia Internationalisation Exchange 2024 (CSAIE), launched at CHITEC 2024, is an extension of MP Group’s Tech-Leap Programme in connecting technology ecosystems across borders.
China-Southeast-Asia Internationalisation Exchange 2024 (CSAIE), launched at CHITEC 2024, is an extension of MP Group’s Tech-Leap Programme in connecting technology ecosystems across borders. Photo Credit: China Beijing International High-Tech Expo (CHITEC)

The 26th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo (CHITEC), which took place from 13-16 July at Beijing’s China National Convention Centre, marked a significant milestone with the introduction of the China-Southeast Asia Internationalisation Exchange (CSAIE).

Co-organised by MP Group with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the four-day expo aimed to foster collaboration and innovation between China and Southeast Asian nations.

“The launch of CSAIE is a significant step in MP’s Tech-Leap strategy to build and bridge the tech communities in China and the South-East Asia nations,” said Jason Ng, managing director of MP Group. “With a potential market size of US$395 billion and growing, we see a huge opportunity for the tech players in both regions to connect, explore and collaborate.”

The CSAIE aims to connect technology ecosystems across borders, facilitating collaboration and exploration of new technology and innovation opportunities. The event includes in-depth sharing sessions by government and industry leaders from five Southeast Asian countries, enhancing the scientific and technological cooperation between Chinese and Southeast Asian tech ecosystems.

This year’s expo showcased six thematic exhibition areas focusing on information technology, intelligent manufacturing, healthcare, green energy, digital economy, and regional innovation and development.

The Internationalisation Roundtables at the event also provided a platform for face-to-face discussions with government and industry leaders about opportunities in Southeast Asian countries, while the Southeast Asia and Global Tech Zone in the exhibition area featured tech companies and their innovations.